Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.0° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,539 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening at Dumps (Brandon Bay). I’ve been watching the charts, and honestly, it’s a rough start and a long wait for anything decent.

Right now, the surf is a no-go. We’ve got a solid 10 ft swell from the WNW, but that wind is howling out of the WNW at 15 mph, making it a cross-on mess. The combined energy is strong (1478-1539), but the quality is just poor. That big swell is wrapping in, but it’s blown out and lumpy. It’s really only for the experienced guys, and even then, it’s not looking fun.

Into Monday (27th July) and Tuesday (28th July), the swell drops, but it’s still cross-on or cross-shore, with moderate energy (784 down to 291). The waves are messy and choppy. Not somewhere you want to be.

Wednesday (29th July) and Thursday (30th July) are a mixed bag. The swell continues to fade, but Thursday morning sees a 6 ft onshore wind swell from the WNW. The wind is straight onshore at 12 mph, so it’s just a wind-blown mess. The energy is moderate (281), but the quality is poor.

The real killer is the gap. From now until Sunday the 2nd of August, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a solid week of poor conditions.

Finally, on Sunday the 2nd of August, we get a glimmer. The morning has a 2 ft swell from the NW, but the wind swings to a light offshore from the east at just 3 mph. The combined energy is weak (74), but it’s clean. The swell is tiny, but it’s surfable. It’s the best we’ve seen in a while.

Monday the 3rd of August is a better bet. We’ve got a 5 ft to 5 ft NW groundswell, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at 12-15 mph. The energy is moderate (373-421) and the conditions are clean. This is the standout. The swell is a bit of a longer period (9 seconds), so it’ll have some shape. Keep in mind, Dumps is a fairly exposed spot, so it’ll handle the swell. This is your best window.

After that, it falls apart again. The wind cranks up from the WNW on the 4th and 5th, with gale-force gusts making it a complete write-off. The swell drops right off into the second week, and we’re back to tiny, clean waves on the 8th and 9th of August, but again, only really small.

For the whole 16-day window, Monday the 3rd of August is the one to aim for. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and it’s the only real window of quality surf. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the wind. This one’s a test.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10
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1.9
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9
1.7
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1.4
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7
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1478
1539
1147
784
611
436
284
234
200
195
169
131
262
838
220
204
178
111
96
82
62
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
NW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
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15
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15
SW
20
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25
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10
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10
SSW
10
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10
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10
W
15
NNW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:03PM3.20m
4:34AM3.11m
4:46PM3.40m
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
Low Tide
9:47AM1.21m
10:20PM0.98m
10:31AM1.04m
11:00PM0.78m
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
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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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