
Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, W swell with 4,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 13 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 12 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
951 | 879 | 734 | 1783 | 4866 | 2863 | 1712 | 1485 | 956 | 736 | 512 | 454 | 383 | 206 | 214 | 538 | 318 | 2224 | 1728 | 799 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:03PM3.24m | 8:20AM3.30m | 8:36PM3.01m | 8:53AM3.13m | 9:11PM2.75m | 9:30AM2.92m | 9:50PM2.49m | 10:17AM2.69m | 10:43PM2.25m | 11:23AM2.51m | 00:04AM2.08m | 12:53PM2.44m | 1:47AM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00AM0.35m | 2:23PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.56m | 2:59PM0.67m | 3:03AM0.80m | 3:40PM0.93m | 3:40AM1.02m | 4:31PM1.19m | 4:29AM1.23m | 5:55PM1.36m | 5:51AM1.38m | 7:52PM1.33m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | |
6:40 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 33 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 13 | W 16 | W 14 | WNW 14 | — | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
— | 879 | 734 | 1783 | 4866 | 2863 | 537 | — | 956 | 736 | 512 | 454 | 383 | 206 | 214 | 538 | 131 | 2224 | 1728 | 799 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | W 14 | — | WNW 18 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 331 | 164 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 65 | — | 318 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | W 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
951 | 11 | 77 | 98 | — | — | 1712 | 1485 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 38 | 471 | 678 | 0 | 116 | 228 | 64 | 116 | 269 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
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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.
Bundoran is 20 km (12 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










