Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.6° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, WNW swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with WNW 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 (Jul 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Dumps over the coming days. To be straight with you, it's a bit of a slow start. We're looking at a long gap here with hardly anything worth paddling out for from now through most of the month until around the 19th of July. The early days, starting Saturday the 11th, have some swell but the conditions are just ordinary – messy, poor quality. You might see a tiny knee-high wave on Sunday the 12th with a clean look if the wind holds light offshore from the ENE, but it's tiny, just 2 ft of weak WNW swell with very low energy (54). That’s not really going to get the heart racing.

There’s a real dry spell through the middle of the week where it’s either glassy or offshore but the swell just isn't there. We’ve got a few days of flat to ankle-slapping waves until we see a bit of a pulse building.

Now, here’s where it gets a little more interesting. Around the 19th and 20th of July, we start seeing some of that NW groundswell kicking in. Sunday the 19th, the morning looks the pick with a clean 1.3m (4 ft) swell from the WNW, period at 6 seconds though, which is short period windswell. It’s not what you’d call quality, but it’s surfable. The water here at Dumps in Brandon Bay is a touch warmer than normal right now at 62°F, nothing crazy, just a bit above average for this time of year.

The standout for the whole window, and the one to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Monday the 20th. We’ve got a clean 1.3m (4 ft) from the NW. The energy is ramping up with a moderate 156 reading. The wind is light and cross-off from the NE, which should keep the faces pretty tidy. The crowd factor here at Dumps is “sometimes” busy, so you might have a few out, but it’s not a circus.

And then the real treat – or the expert session – rolls in on the 21st of July. Tuesday morning sees a solid 2.1m (7 ft) of NW swell, period up to 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 579. That’s serious power. This is strictly for experienced surfers, though; anything over 8 ft is big and this is right on the edge. The wind is cross from the north, not perfect, but with that much size, Dumps will be handling it. The pick of the bunch is probably the Sunday the 26th of July, where we get 2.2m (7 ft) from the NW, clean with a NNE breeze, and a massive energy reading of 749. That is a proper swell, but again, only for those with their wits about them.

So, in short: there’s a long quiet period through the start. The best bet for a fun, manageable session is the morning of Monday the 20th. For the big-wave crew, the 21st and especially the 26th are the ones to watch. Keep an eye on it, because forecasts can shift, but right now that’s the story at Dumps.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:30AM3.42m
3:58PM3.69m
4:33AM3.63m
4:54PM3.93m
5:29AM3.82m
5:46PM4.13m
6:20AM3.94m
6:34PM4.25m
7:08AM3.97m
7:20PM4.27m
7:55AM3.92m
8:06PM4.18m
8:40AM3.79m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.74m
9:38AM0.69m
10:14PM0.46m
10:34AM0.51m
11:08PM0.19m
11:26AM0.36m
11:58PM-0.01m
12:14PM0.27m
00:46AM-0.12m
1:00PM0.25m
1:32AM-0.11m
1:44PM0.32m
2:17AM0.01m
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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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