Bundoran Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.48° N 8.29° W

Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bundoran sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.3° 

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


Bundoran surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, W swell with 1,556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 11th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 12th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bundoran. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, but there’s some real promise building if you’re patient.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a lumpy start. We’ve got a solid 8ft WNW swell pushing in on Tuesday afternoon, but a strong 22 mph onshore wind is tearing it up, making for poor conditions. The energy is massive, with a combined reading of 1108, but it’s just not clean. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a real anomaly.

Wednesday and Thursday stay pretty ordinary. Swell drops right down, around the 2ft to 4ft mark, with a mix of cross and cross-off winds. Nothing really worth paddling out for. By Friday morning, we’re looking at a 4ft W swell with a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s still choppy.

Saturday the 12th sees a jump in size again – a 8ft W swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is cross and cross-on, making it messy. The energy is up there at 1556, but it’s a marginal call at best. Not the day for it.

Now, Sunday the 13th is where things start to turn. The swell drops to 4ft from the WNW, but the wind swings to a light cross-off and the conditions clean right up. That’s a good sign. Monday and Tuesday morning, the 15th, are showing similar promise with a 5ft W swell and light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate at 422. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about just yet.

The real standout comes on Friday the 18th of September. We’ve got a 7ft W swell rolling in with an 11-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off, keeping it clean. The combined energy is a solid 1048. This is strong, powerful surf, and it’s going to be punching. For experienced surfers, this is the one to circle. The conditions are described as excellent, but it’s a big, solid swell – over 7ft, so it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. The overnight morning session on the 18th is the pick.

After that, we get a few more weaker days before a final treat. On the 23rd of September, just over two weeks out, we’ve got a 5ft W swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. That’s a groundswell, long-period, and clean as a whistle. The energy is 704, which is moderate but the quality from the long period and glassy wind will be worth the wait. This one is a promise, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations between the 17th and the 18th, and then again between the 19th and the 23rd, but the wait is worth it for the 18th and the 23rd.

Alright, that’s the look. I’m Rusty. Signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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615
213
119
75
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385
290
239
232
946
1556
1019
530
260
173
86
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329
563
Wind (km/h)
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15
SW
15
SSE
30
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WSW
25
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High Tide
4:38PM3.29m
5:12AM2.96m
5:27PM3.59m
5:56AM3.16m
6:09PM3.79m
6:35AM3.31m
6:48PM3.88m
7:12AM3.39m
7:24PM3.84m
7:46AM3.40m
7:59PM3.68m
8:19AM3.34m
8:34PM3.45m
Low Tide
11:02PM0.35m
11:05AM0.42m
11:46PM0.09m
11:47AM0.20m
00:25AM-0.09m
12:26PM0.05m
1:00AM-0.15m
1:03PM-0.00m
1:33AM-0.10m
1:39PM0.04m
2:05AM0.04m
2:14PM0.17m
2:36AM0.25m
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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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