Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 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, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period. 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| 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
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s run through what’s on the cards for Bundoran in the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid start Monday the 24th of August. That morning the swell is 3 ft out of the WNW with a clean 11-second period and a light offshore breeze from the ESE. The combined energy is moderate at 254, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. That’s a proper go—clean, lined up, and not too crowded yet, though it does get busy sometimes. That morning is the standout of the whole stretch. The afternoon holds up too, with 4 ft from the west, still offshore, and 270 in energy. That’s the pick of the first week.
Tuesday the 25th drops off quick. The morning is 3 ft with a cross-off wind, energy down to 118, and the surf is pretty ordinary. By Wednesday the 26th, we’re scraping the bottom with 1.0 ft and barely any energy (12 to 14). That’s a flat spell, and it drags on through Thursday and Friday. Friday the 28th is a write-off with onshore wind and weak, short-period swell. Saturday the 29th afternoon has a moment: glassy wind, 2 ft from the NW, but it’s only 53 in energy and the waves are “very ordinary.” Not worth getting excited about.
Then we hit a gap—Sunday the 30th through to Tuesday the 1st of September is all poor surf, with onshore winds and tiny, short-period leftovers. The next real chance isn’t until Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, when a 4 ft west swell shows up with a cross-off breeze and a moderate 214 in energy. But the report flags it as marginal, so don’t bank on it.
Now, Thursday the 3rd of September morning is where things get interesting again. We’ve got 8 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1260—that’s strong. The wind is cross-off and light, so it’s clean. But 8 ft is big, and this is a reef break, so this one’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon turns sloppy with a 30 km/h crosswind and energy at 1420, but it’s choppy. That Thursday morning is a standout for the second week, but it’s a long way out—nothing’s locked in yet.
After that, Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th drop off again with onshore winds and messy conditions. Then Sunday the 6th sees a very long-period groundswell roll in: 5 to 5 ft from the west with an 18-second period, energy through the roof at 1426 to 1679. That’s a massive, powerful swell, but it’s hitting with onshore and cross-onshore winds, so it’s marginal. Long-period swells like this can be tricky at a beach setup—tend to stand up fast and close out. A reef or point would handle it better.
Monday the 7th keeps the energy high—8 ft from the west, 14-second period, 2816 in energy—and the wind is cross-off and clean in the morning. That’s a serious groundswell, again for experts only. Tuesday the 8th drops a bit to 8 ft but still powerful.
Overall, the best bet is Monday the 24th morning. That’s your clean, fun-sized session with the right wind and decent energy. The big stuff around the 3rd and 7th is promising for experienced surfers, but it’s a long way off and the wind could change. There’s a flat patch from the 26th to the 29th, so don’t plan a trip around that middle week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 6 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
254 | 270 | 206 | 118 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 66 | 40 | 22 | 83 | 71 | 42 | 35 | 53 | 46 | 18 | 20 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:47AM3.22m | 8:00PM3.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:39PM0.15m | 2:09AM0.07m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | W 13 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 |
254 | 270 | 206 | 118 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 66 | 40 | 22 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 18 | 8 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | NW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 20 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 5 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 83 | 71 | 42 | 35 | 53 | 46 | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 36 | 73 | 39 | 0 | 23 | 19 | 36 | 269 | 404 | 49 | 38 | 0 | 19 | 38 | 45 | 81 |
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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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