Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
17.3° C
1.5° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, W swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you—this sixteen-day stretch for Dumps (Brandon Bay) is a tough one to write. We're looking at a long, long dry spell, and honestly, there's no standout session in the whole window. The first week is a right-off, and we don't see anything worth paddling out for until the second week, and even then it's pretty ordinary.

The pattern starts with Tuesday the 28th of July. We've got a 5ft swell from the west, but with a cross-onshore breeze at 15 mph, it's choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is only 350 (moderate), but the conditions are just poor. That theme carries right through the rest of the week. Wednesday and Thursday bring a bit of a drop in size, around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is short at 7 to 8 seconds. Combine that with energy readings that drop from 280 down to 161, and you've got nothing to get excited about. Friday and Saturday the 1st of August are the same story—small, weak, and messy.

We finally get a bit of a reprieve on Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell drops to 4ft in the morning, and 3ft in the afternoon, but the wind switches to a light cross-offshore and then offshore breeze. The water is pretty clean, and the combined energy is 130 to 176 (weak to moderate). The period is still only 8 seconds, so it's not a groundswell, but it's surfable. This is the only real window in the entire forecast where you might get a few fun little waves. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no need for a thicker wetsuit.

After that, it's back to the doldrums. Monday the 3rd of August through to the end of the outlook is a desert. The swell drops to 1.0ft and 1ft, with periods of 5 to 10 seconds, and the energy readings are mostly in the 30s and 40s (weak). There's a glassy morning on Thursday the 6th of August, but with a 1.0ft, 10-second swell, there's just no energy to surf. The combined energy is only 31 (weak).

The best we can offer is that Sunday the 2nd of August is the only day that's surfable, and it's a very ordinary session. For an area that's fairly consistent, this blank run is a bit of a surprise, but it happens. With the wind and swell so unfavourable at Dumps during the larger swells, and the breaks being a beach setup, this might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those windier days. Stay tuned, things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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8
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1.2
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8
1.2
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1.4
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
343
289
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197
168
151
238
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147
110
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164
216
151
109
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26
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Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
W
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
NW
20
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25
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High Tide
5:14AM3.27m
5:25PM3.59m
5:50AM3.42m
6:00PM3.75m
6:25AM3.53m
6:33PM3.85m
6:58AM3.60m
7:06PM3.90m
7:31AM3.62m
7:39PM3.88m
8:05AM3.61m
8:12PM3.80m
8:40AM3.57m
8:49PM3.68m
Low Tide
11:08AM0.86m
11:37PM0.59m
11:43AM0.71m
00:10AM0.44m
12:16PM0.59m
00:43AM0.33m
12:48PM0.52m
1:14AM0.27m
1:20PM0.51m
1:45AM0.27m
1:53PM0.54m
2:18AM0.33m
2:28PM0.62m
2:53AM0.45m
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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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