Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for the next couple weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ll be honest with ya – it’s a rough start. We’re lookin’ at a solid dry spell. From Wednesday the 12th right through to Monday the 18th, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. Tiny swell, messy wind, and flat spells. A few mornings might have a clean-looking surface, but the waves are too small to do anything with. You’ll be bobbing around, not surfing.

The first real glimmer shows up on Tuesday the 18th afternoon, but even then it’s poor. The swell bumps up a little, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the energy is low (183). Not worth your time.

Wednesday the 19th is where things get interesting, but only for the brave. Bundoran will see a solid 8 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving – combined energy is over 1300 (1314 in the morning, 1322 in the afternoon). The wind is offshore, which is a huge plus. But at 8 ft, this is expert territory only. If you’re not comfortable in heavy, powerful surf, sit this one out. The reef break will handle the size, but it’s not a day for beginners. You’ll also wanna know the water is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, sitting at 61°, with an anomaly of 3° – not a big deal, but a little more comfortable than usual.

Thursday the 20th still has some size – 6 ft in the morning, dropping to 5 ft in the afternoon, from the WNW. The energy is strong (549 in the morning). Winds are cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but there’s enough push for a decent session if you’re keen. Not the best, but surfable.

The standout of the whole run? Wednesday the 19th. That’s the one. If you’ve got the chops, that offshore wind and that big WNW swell will give you some proper waves at Bundoran. Just know it’s gonna be big and heavy.

After that, things quieten down again. The 21st through the 26th are mostly small, weak, and onshore or offshore but tiny. A few glassy mornings pop up on the 22nd and 23rd, but the swell is only 1 ft to 2 ft – not enough to ride.

Then we get a late flicker. On Thursday the 27th, the swell bumps back up to 7 ft in the morning from the west, with a 10-second period and strong energy (944). Winds are light cross-onshore, so the surface might be okay. It’s a promising signal, but it’s a long way out, so don’t book the trip yet. Keep an eye on it.

So, bottom line: if you’re an expert, Wednesday the 19th is your day. Everyone else, wait and see what the 27th brings.

Rusty.

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