Surf Forecasts:
Bunmahon surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bunmahon this week:
The surf forecast for Bunmahon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunmahon in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunmahon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 4 | SW 6 |
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43 | 42 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 51 | 33 | 41 | 44 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 64 | 238 | 193 | 275 | 40 | 29 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:28PM2.69m | 2:10AM2.63m | 2:54PM2.72m | 3:29AM2.73m | 4:03PM2.89m | 4:27AM2.93m | 4:54PM3.12m | 5:11AM3.16m | 5:34PM3.37m | 5:48AM3.39m | 6:09PM3.59m | 6:22AM3.59m | 6:42PM3.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM1.41m | 8:41AM1.37m | 9:27PM1.33m | 9:55AM1.21m | 10:28PM1.14m | 10:48AM0.97m | 11:13PM0.91m | 11:29AM0.71m | 11:52PM0.67m | 12:06PM0.47m | 00:27AM0.46m | 12:40PM0.27m | 1:00AM0.30m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 31 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 6 | S 8 | — | SSW 7 | SW 6 | S 8 | SW 6 |
43 | 42 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 40 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 64 | 141 | — | 145 | 40 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | ESE 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 8 | S 11 | S 8 |
2 | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 40 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | — | — | W 8 | S 7 | SW 9 | — | SSE 9 | W 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 5 | S 12 | S 5 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | S 12 | — | S 6 |
— | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 7 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | E 3 | ENE 4 | SE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 |
2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 51 | 33 | 41 | 44 | — | 2 | 7 | — | 238 | 193 | 275 | 9 | 29 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 176 | 5 | 101 | 20 | 9 | 160 | 160 | 88 | 160 | 160 | 161 | 20 | 161 | 18 | 18 | 161 | 0 | 5 | 182 | 101 |
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Information about the Bunmahon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bunmahon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bunmahon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bunmahon 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 (Bunmahon) 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 Bunmahon 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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