
Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Bundoran.
The next two weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a proper nugget of a day waiting for us if you’re patient. The forecast starts off with a tease on Saturday morning, but you’ll have to wade through a lot of ordinary conditions before the ocean really wakes up.
We kick off on Saturday, 8th of August with a morning session. Swell is 4ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the S at 9 mph. The combined swell energy is 308 (moderate). It’s clean, but not huge. Good for a cruise, but don’t expect fireworks.
Saturday afternoon gets messier, and Sunday is a write-off with cross-on winds. Monday morning is tiny with 2ft and a weak 8-second period, energy of just 79. It’s surfable but ordinary. From there, we hit a flat spell. Tuesday through the following Thursday, the swell drops to nothing – we’re talking 0.7ft to 3ft and poor conditions. That’s a solid stretch of days with nothing worth paddling out for.
Then, on Friday, 21st of August, the ocean remembers it’s the Atlantic. The morning brings a clean 6ft swell from the west, period of 9 seconds, with a light S cross-off breeze at 9 mph. The energy jumps to 588 (strong). This is the standout. It’s not for the faint-hearted – over 5ft, so beginners might find it a handful, but for the intermediate crew, this is the best on offer. The afternoon is also solid with 7ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph, making it a bit more of a wrestle.
Saturday, 22nd of August, still has size – 7ft in the morning – but the wind is cross-on from the WNW at 13 mph, and the energy hits 856 (very strong). Conditions are choppy and messy. For a reef break like Bundoran, that onshore chop will ruin the lines. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
After that, Sunday the 23rd drops back to 4ft and ordinary conditions.
So, the clear winner here is Friday, 21st of August. The morning session is the one to aim for: a solid 6ft west swell, clean with that light offshore wind, and a strong energy reading. The reef at Bundoran likes a west swell, and the direction is spot on. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so expect company, but it’ll be worth it.
That’s the story, lads. A long wait for a proper day, but it’s there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
308 | 276 | 256 | 235 | 169 | 122 | 67 | 45 | 31 | 9 | 12 | 61 | 32 | 28 | 86 | 133 | 156 | 134 | 126 | 127 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:23PM2.67m | 3:00AM2.66m | 3:42PM2.89m | 4:17AM2.81m | 4:47PM3.21m | 5:18AM3.00m | 5:40PM3.53m | 6:09AM3.16m | 6:27PM3.79m | 6:54AM3.27m | 7:10PM3.94m | 7:36AM3.31m | 7:51PM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:51AM0.96m | 8:41PM1.00m | 9:15AM0.87m | 10:03PM0.75m | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:06PM0.45m | 11:15AM0.42m | 11:58PM0.17m | 12:02PM0.20m | 00:44AM-0.03m | 12:44PM0.05m | 1:26AM-0.13m | 1:25PM-0.01m | 2:05AM-0.11m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
308 | 276 | 256 | 235 | 169 | 122 | 67 | 45 | 31 | 8 | 3 | 61 | 32 | 28 | 86 | 133 | 156 | — | 126 | 127 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 134 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 66 | 32 | 116 | 66 | 64 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 49 | 0 | 19 | 49 | 27 | 38 | 440 | 38 | 421 | 791 | 290 |
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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).
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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