Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Issued: 6 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
17.0° C

2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
1.7
WSW
7
2.5
W
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.7
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.9
W
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
8
1.1
W
10
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
314
1508
999
555
340
296
254
332
484
588
554
412
356
264
185
138
235
173
158
162
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
SSW
20
W
5
NW
10
NNW
5
S
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
W
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:53PM3.70m
7:20AM3.43m
7:29PM3.70m
7:56AM3.39m
8:05PM3.66m
8:33AM3.34m
8:41PM3.58m
9:12AM3.29m
9:20PM3.48m
9:55AM3.24m
10:03PM3.36m
10:42AM3.20m
10:54PM3.25m
Low Tide
12:34PM0.74m
1:02AM0.52m
1:08PM0.73m
1:38AM0.52m
1:43PM0.75m
2:13AM0.55m
2:18PM0.81m
2:48AM0.60m
2:56PM0.89m
3:27AM0.67m
3:40PM0.98m
4:11AM0.75m
4:31PM1.08m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:05
10:04
10:04
10:02
10:02
10:01
10:01
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
13
16
15
14
14
14
16
17
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
17
18
17
21
22
20
Feels °C
8
13
10
13
12
13
13
14
14
15
16
15
17
16
15
16
17
16
20
21
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
0.5
W
10
2.5
W
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.7
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
NW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
8
1.1
W
10
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
Energy kJ
235
52
1508
999
555
340
296
254
255
484
554
412
356
264
185
138
235
173
158
162
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
7
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.9
NW
12
0.4
W
10
0.1
NW
10
0.3
NW
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
61
125
132
76
232
32
4
9
2
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
14
0.1
N
12
0.2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
7
3
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
7
0.4
SW
3
0.9
WSW
4
1.3
W
10
1.9
W
9
Energy kJ
314
2
26
332
588
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
8
579
147
17
17
0
0
27
27
27
979
6
6
6
5
8
8
5
0
6
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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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