Bundoran Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.48° N 8.29° W

Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bundoran sea temperature is
17.5° C
3.2° 

Bundoran surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bundoran surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 418 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bundoran this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Bundoran over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s a grim start. For the first week, from Friday the 17th right through to Thursday the 24th, it’s flat and blown out. We’re looking at tiny weak waves, mostly under 3 ft, with a constant onshore wind. The combined energy is pathetic, barely cracking 50 (30-52). It’s just not worth paddling out for. You’re better off checking the wind forecast for a kite session if you’re desperate to get on the water.

Then, things get a bit more interesting, but still messy. From Friday the 24th of July through to the end of the month, we see a proper pulse of swell. The swell height jumps to 6 ft to 6 ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits some solid numbers (529-616), showing there’s real power in the water. However, the wind stays cross-onshore, and the reports are all "poor surf conditions" and "lumpy" or "choppy." With the swell size getting over 5 ft and the wind on it, this is expert territory only, and not particularly clean.

The only real glimmer of hope, and it’s a weak one, comes right at the tail end. On Tuesday the 29th of July, the swell drops to 4 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and light. The wave comment even upgrades to "marginal surf forecast" instead of poor. The energy is still moderate (242-260). It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is light, so the surface might clean up a little. For a dedicated surfer, it’s a session to keep an eye on, but don’t expect perfection.

Overall, the 16-day window is a write-off for quality paddle surfing. The conditions are consistently poor due to onshore and cross-onshore winds. There are no standout days. The forecast can always change, but as it stands, it’s a tough stretch for Bundoran.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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0.3
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0.6
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6
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
NW
5
0.7
NW
7
0.6
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7
0.4
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7
0.5
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7
0.3
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11
0.4
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11
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0.3
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9
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0.3
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0.3
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9
0.5
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6
0.6
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4
0.8
WNW
6
1.3
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Energy kJ
12
23
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19
49
28
16
22
21
35
35
31
30
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18
10
40
227
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
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10
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20
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20
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N
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High Tide
8:40AM3.16m
8:58PM3.85m
9:25AM3.04m
9:43PM3.66m
10:10AM2.89m
10:27PM3.39m
10:56AM2.74m
11:14PM3.08m
11:47AM2.61m
00:05AM2.78m
12:44PM2.51m
1:05AM2.54m
1:52PM2.47m
2:18AM2.41m
Low Tide
2:26PM0.12m
3:15AM0.08m
3:10PM0.25m
4:00AM0.26m
3:55PM0.45m
4:44AM0.49m
4:42PM0.69m
5:31AM0.72m
5:37PM0.94m
6:23AM0.94m
6:44PM1.14m
7:26AM1.09m
8:06PM1.24m
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Feels °C
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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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