Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.7° 

Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 3,161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumps (Brandon Bay) this week:

The surf forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Sun
30
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
9
2.2
WNW
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.5
W
7
1.1
W
7
1.1
W
7
1.3
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
8
1.6
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8
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W
8
3
WNW
11
3
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11
2.5
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
11
3.5
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11
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
923
369
260
243
110
124
181
253
322
559
1910
2228
1689
2472
2846
1616
798
385
158
Wind (km/h)
15
W
40
NW
25
WNW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
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20
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SSW
20
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High Tide
7:10PM4.04m
7:33AM3.87m
7:44PM3.96m
8:08AM3.79m
8:22PM3.79m
8:47AM3.64m
9:05PM3.55m
9:33AM3.44m
9:58PM3.28m
10:31AM3.21m
11:09PM3.02m
11:49AM3.05m
00:43AM2.90m
Low Tide
1:14AM0.07m
1:27PM0.30m
1:47AM0.18m
2:02PM0.41m
2:23AM0.37m
2:42PM0.59m
3:05AM0.64m
3:30PM0.83m
3:56AM0.95m
4:35PM1.08m
5:10AM1.23m
6:11PM1.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dumps (Brandon Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumps (Brandon Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumps (Brandon Bay) 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 (Dumps (Brandon Bay)) 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 Dumps (Brandon Bay) 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Dumps, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tra Li which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Bantry.

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