
Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, lads, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Bundoran over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it's a bit of a tough stretch.
The forecast shows a real flat spell coming up, so we're looking at a long gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The first proper surf we see that's even close to being okay is a good week away, and even then, it's small. The water is a touch warmer than you'd normally expect for this time of year, sitting at 62°F.
We kick off on Tuesday afternoon, the 28th of July, but it's a write-off. Light rain and a 9 mph cross-shore wind from the WSW, with a weak, messy 4 ft swell from the west at a short 8 seconds. The combined energy is a paltry 165, and it's just poor surf conditions. Nothing to see here.
That sets the tone for the next several days. We have a long, dry stretch of poor to non-existent surf. Through Wednesday the 29th, Thursday the 30th, and right into the weekend, it's all onshore winds, small chop, and combined energy readings dropping from 111 down to 56. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is just junk. It's not even worth looking at.
There's a bit of a tease on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. A tiny 2 ft groundswell from the NW with an 8-second period. The wind goes glassy from the ESE at 3 mph, and the combined energy is only 54. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" and it's a 1 out of 10. For a spot like Bundoran, that's a flat spell, but if you're desperate, you might find a knee-high ripple. After that, the surf drops away completely. From Monday the 3rd through to the 7th of August, the swell heights are between 0.7 ft and 1 ft.
The next potential pulse comes on Saturday, the 8th of August. The morning shows a 3 ft swell from the west at 9 seconds, with a combined energy of 165, but the wind is onshore from the WNW at 3 mph. Still, the conditions are "poor". The afternoon is similar, with a 4 ft swell and 173 energy, but again, onshore wind. It's not a standout.
The outlook then fades again into the second week. The 9th and 10th of August see the swell drop back to 3 ft and then 1.0 ft. The wind is light and variable, but the energy is low. The rest of the period through to the 12th of August is more of the same: tiny, weak swells with poor conditions.
So, the honest truth? There's no standout session in this 16-day window. The best bet is that glassy Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, for a tiny, clean wave, but don't expect much. The rest of the time, the surf is either too small, too windy, or both. It's a real blank run for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
163 | 169 | 109 | 83 | 87 | 135 | 111 | 67 | 98 | 95 | 66 | 62 | 49 | 84 | 51 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:24AM2.93m | 9:38PM3.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:12PM0.45m | 3:50AM0.42m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | 5 | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | N 8 | W 10 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
163 | 169 | 109 | 83 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 49 | 84 | 51 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | N 8 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | NW 8 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 |
— | — | — | — | 87 | 135 | 111 | 67 | 98 | 95 | 66 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 0 | 66 | 116 | 61 | 436 | 525 | 32 | 66 | 484 | 66 | 290 | 526 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 284 | 19 |
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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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