Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bundoran this week:
The surf forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Bundoran (Ireland). The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at about 17°. That’s a nice little gift for your hands.
We’ve got a real slow start. There’s nothing worth paddling out for on Sunday the 23rd or Monday the 24th. The swell is tiny, and the wind just isn’t playing ball. You’re looking at a gap of a few days with no real reason to get wet.
Things start to look a bit more promising on Monday morning, the 24th. The swell picks up to 3ft from the WNW, with a nice long period of 11 seconds. That’s groundswell, folks, and it’s got some proper energy behind it (254). The wind is a light offshore from the ESE, which is a major positive. It’ll be clean. Monday afternoon keeps it going: 4ft from the WNW, period still 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy offshore from the SE. That’s the standout for the whole 16-day window. The quality is there, and the reef should handle that long-period swell well. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it can get busy sometimes, so keep an eye out for company.
The rest of the forecast is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Tuesday the 25th kicks up a cross-offshore breeze that’s too strong, and the swell drops off. From there, it’s a long run of poor conditions with onshore winds, rain, and messy seas. Even the bigger swells that pop up later, like the 5ft on Friday the 28th of August, are hammered by onshore winds. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The only other flicker of hope is on Thursday the 3rd of September. The afternoon session shows a 3ft swell from the west with a period of 8 seconds, and it’s glassy. The energy is moderate (114), but it’s just surfable, nothing special. The wind is light and glassy from the ESE, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a far cry from that Monday.
So, the short story: if you’re free on Monday the 24th of August, get out there. The morning and afternoon are both good, with the afternoon being the pick of the bunch. After that, you’re waiting until the 3rd of September for a very ordinary little window. The long-range stuff after that, like the 6th and 7th of September, looks promising in terms of swell size, but the wind is all wrong every time. It’s frustrating.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 3 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 26 | 44 | 254 | 275 | 264 | 116 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 61 | 41 | 13 | 9 | 188 | 228 | 186 | 121 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:49PM2.55m | 4:19AM2.40m | 4:43PM2.78m | 5:04AM2.58m | 5:23PM3.03m | 5:40AM2.76m | 5:56PM3.26m | 6:13AM2.93m | 6:27PM3.45m | 6:44AM3.06m | 6:58PM3.58m | 7:16AM3.17m | 7:28PM3.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM1.16m | 10:18AM1.06m | 11:01PM0.93m | 11:00AM0.82m | 11:37PM0.70m | 11:34AM0.59m | 00:09AM0.48m | 12:06PM0.40m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:37PM0.26m | 1:09AM0.15m | 1:08PM0.17m | 1:39AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 26 | 44 | 254 | 275 | 264 | 116 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 61 | 41 | 13 | — | — | — | 186 | — | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 188 | 228 | — | 121 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 61 | 269 | 74 | 0 | 28 | 19 | 228 | 269 | 269 | 423 | 416 | 486 | 66 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bundoran provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bundoran can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bundoran surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bundoran) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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