Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Issued: 6 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
16.9° C

2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,305 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 30th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 2nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
1
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
1.1
W
6
2.5
W
11
3.5
W
12
2.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
11
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.4
WSW
8
2.2
W
9
2.2
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.4
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
87
55
56
98
1520
3305
1869
1916
1197
561
549
501
452
244
188
284
818
896
667
408
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
30
SSW
20
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
SE
10
N
5
ESE
20
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
NW
10
N
5
NE
10
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:02AM3.13m
4:20PM3.35m
4:47AM3.23m
5:01PM3.47m
5:28AM3.33m
5:40PM3.58m
6:06AM3.40m
6:17PM3.66m
6:43AM3.43m
6:53PM3.70m
7:20AM3.43m
7:29PM3.70m
7:56AM3.39m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.97m
10:03AM1.01m
10:33PM0.85m
10:44AM0.93m
11:12PM0.73m
11:22AM0.84m
11:50PM0.63m
11:59AM0.78m
00:27AM0.56m
12:34PM0.74m
1:02AM0.52m
1:08PM0.73m
1:38AM0.52m
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:04
10:04
 mm
4
5
2
1
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
18
18
16
16
15
15
15
14
16
16
15
17
17
16
14
16
15
14
14
14
14
Feels °C
16
16
13
11
12
9
9
10
14
13
13
17
16
16
11
14
13
12
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
2.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
11
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
2.2
W
9
2.2
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.4
W
10
Energy kJ
62
87
55
56
69
3305
1869
1916
1197
561
549
501
452
244
188
818
896
667
408
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
0.3
NNW
5
0.1
SW
7
0.1
NW
9
0.2
W
9
1.9
W
12
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.8
NNW
7
Energy kJ
85
6
2
3
6
993
61
32
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
N
5
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
5
5
1
9
9
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
1.1
W
6
2.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
8
Energy kJ
8
12
15
98
1520
284
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
4
3
2
Distance (km)
8
6
8
226
227
579
579
6
10
10
0
0
17
0
8
226
8
112
17
0
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
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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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