Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf break

Dumps (Brandon Bay) surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 May 2026 IST
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Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
14.5° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, W swell with 13,399 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7PM. 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+) 1PM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 3rd Jun)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, near gales from the WSW by Wed night).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
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)
1.5
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.9
WSW
8
1.8
W
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.8
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.7
WSW
13
3
WSW
10
5.5
W
14
5.5
W
14
5.5
W
13
5.5
W
13
4.5
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
266
181
105
972
921
805
865
721
466
302
294
288
450
359
1058
1941
11029
12137
9825
9874
6604
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
S
10
S
10
NNW
15
W
20
W
15
SW
30
SW
30
SW
40
WSW
55
WSW
50
WSW
45
WSW
35
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:44PM3.57m
5:05AM3.46m
5:19PM3.63m
5:42AM3.49m
5:54PM3.66m
6:19AM3.49m
6:30PM3.66m
6:56AM3.45m
7:07PM3.62m
7:34AM3.36m
7:44PM3.54m
8:13AM3.24m
8:24PM3.44m
Low Tide
10:27AM0.70m
10:51PM0.64m
11:02AM0.69m
11:26PM0.57m
11:37AM0.69m
00:02AM0.55m
12:12PM0.72m
00:37AM0.56m
12:47PM0.77m
1:14AM0.62m
1:22PM0.85m
1:52AM0.71m
1:59PM0.95m
2:31AM0.81m
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5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
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9:46
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
5
1
1
1
4
8
1
4
2
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
13
15
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
13
13
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
9
12
11
13
13
11
13
13
10
11
10
9
7
5
2
1
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
12
1.2
W
8
0.9
WSW
8
1.8
W
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.8
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
1.5
W
9
1.7
WSW
13
4.5
WNW
13
Energy kJ
46
181
105
972
921
805
865
721
466
302
2
2
359
1058
6604
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
9
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
Energy kJ
13
82
50
16
12
12
9
1
8
8
6
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
12
34
34
2
4
3
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
8
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
W
9
1.7
W
9
3
WSW
10
5.5
W
14
5.5
W
14
5.5
W
13
5.5
W
13
Energy kJ
266
294
288
450
1941
11029
12137
9825
9874
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
3
1
1
4
5
4
2
Distance (km)
27
227
6
6
165
5
6
6
8
0
17
222
344
27
226
235
397
681
386
602
147
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
3
2
1
5
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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).

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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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