
Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, W swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with W 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 (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Yo, Rusty here. Lookin' at the Bundoran forecast for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a bummer for the most part. We've got a long dry spell before anything even gets close to being worthwhile.
The 16-day window kicks off on Monday, 27th July, with a little pulse of swell. Monday morning sees a 4ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 346 (moderate). That's a bit of hope, and the wind is a light southerly cross-off, so it's clean. The water temp is 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But that's about it for the good stuff for a while. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings to the west at 12 mph, and it's all over. It's a fast fade.
Then we hit a real slump. From Monday afternoon all the way through to the 5th of August, the surf is tiny and messy. Lots of onshore and cross-shore winds, periods dropping to 6 and 7 seconds – just weak, choppy conditions. We're talking about a solid week of nearly nothing rideable. The energy is in the double digits, barely a ripple. It's a proper lull.
Now, there's a glimmer on the horizon. The morning of Thursday, 6th August, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell is just 3ft from the WNW, but the period is still short at 6 seconds, and the combined energy is just 67 (weak). The wind is light and offshore from the SSE, so it will be clean. It's "surfable but very ordinary" – a small, clean wave for the longboard if you're desperate. By the afternoon, that window is gone as a strong 22 mph WSW wind blows it out.
The next morning, Friday, 7th August, is similar. A 2ft NW swell with an 8-second period, and a light SSE cross-off wind. Again, clean but small. The energy is just 72 (weak). It's a one-session wonder, and it's a week and a half away.
The standout, if you can call it that, is that Monday morning, 27th July, session. It's the only day with a decent sized swell, clean conditions, and moderate energy. A 4ft, 10-second WNW groundswell with a light offshore wind is a proper combo at Bundoran (reef, exposed to NW swell). It's not firing, but it's the best we've got. The crowds are "sometimes" there, so you might have some company. After that, it's a long wait for a few small, clean windows around the 6th and 7th of August.
So, for the next week, I'd say take a break or find a river mouth. The second week offers a couple of small, clean mornings, but nothing to get too excited about. The forecast can change, but as it stands, it's a long, flat spell with a couple of brief, clean windows.
Stay stoked, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
342 | 282 | 164 | 201 | 156 | 165 | 103 | 80 | 72 | 111 | 163 | 70 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:44PM3.01m | 6:00AM2.77m | 6:21PM3.20m | 6:36AM2.87m | 6:55PM3.35m | 7:09AM2.94m | 7:28PM3.46m | 7:42AM2.98m | 8:00PM3.51m | 8:15AM2.99m | 8:31PM3.50m | 8:49AM2.97m | 9:03PM3.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18AM0.80m | 11:55PM0.76m | 11:56AM0.63m | 00:31AM0.60m | 12:30PM0.47m | 1:05AM0.47m | 1:02PM0.36m | 1:38AM0.38m | 1:33PM0.30m | 2:10AM0.32m | 2:05PM0.29m | 2:42AM0.31m | 2:37PM0.34m | 3:14AM0.34m | |||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 9 | — | NW 9 | W 6 | NW 9 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
342 | 282 | 164 | 201 | 156 | 165 | 103 | 80 | 72 | 7 | — | 3 | 25 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | NW 9 | W 11 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SW 3 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 111 | 163 | 70 | 2 | 24 | — | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 81 | 0 | 277 | 66 | 0 | 117 | 199 | 32 | 94 | 486 | 38 | 81 | 526 | 49 | 277 | 292 | 49 | 33 | 23 | 28 |
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Information about the Bundoran Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bundoran may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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