Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
16.6° 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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 the Dunes (Brandon Bay). I gotta be straight with you: the start of this 16-day run is not exactly firing. We've got a bit of a slow burn, with the first few days looking pretty ordinary. The water's sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a small win if you're paddling out.

The first sniff of anything worth getting wet for doesn't show up until Friday the 10th. Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th are just messy, with light cross-onshore breezes and marginal waves. You'll be battling small, wind-affected lumps. Thursday the 9th is more of the same. Then, Friday morning, the 10th of July, things clean up a bit. We get a nice little window with a North-Northeasterly cross-offshore breeze that'll make the surface look pretty tidy. Swell is from the West-Northwest at 3ft, with an 11-second period. It's not big, but it's clean. The combined swell energy is still only moderate at 300.

That Friday morning looks like the best of a pretty average bunch. Saturday the 11th is smaller again, and the winds pick up, chopping things out. From there, it's a downhill slide into the second week. A few days around the 13th and 14th offer some clean, offshore winds but the swell drops right away to barely a foot and a half. You might get a little something on the 14th with a 2ft West swell and a clean offshore breeze, but it's very ordinary.

Honestly, the standout window is that Friday morning, July 10th. It's the only time the forecast lines up for a decent, clean wave, even if it's on the smaller side. Don't expect a crowd for that one, as it's not a classic swell event. The rest of the run is a real struggle, with days of tiny, weak surf or strong cross-onshore winds that will leave you frustrated. It's one of those periods where the ocean is just not cooperating.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Period (s)
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WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
8
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
NW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
W
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
289
302
262
241
275
264
171
218
294
360
113
90
59
33
21
9
19
53
95
100
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NW
5
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
SE
15
NE
15
E
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
10:54PM3.25m
11:37AM3.17m
11:55PM3.16m
12:40PM3.20m
1:05AM3.15m
1:48PM3.29m
2:20AM3.24m
2:56PM3.46m
3:30AM3.42m
3:58PM3.69m
4:33AM3.63m
4:54PM3.93m
5:29AM3.82m
Low Tide
4:31PM1.08m
5:04AM0.85m
5:35PM1.14m
6:09AM0.93m
6:50PM1.12m
7:22AM0.93m
8:06PM0.98m
8:34AM0.85m
9:14PM0.74m
9:38AM0.69m
10:14PM0.46m
10:34AM0.51m
11:08PM0.19m
11:26AM0.36m
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10:01
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Temp °C
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16
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16
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26
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Feels °C
14
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21
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24
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21
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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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