
Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with 16,259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, gales from the SSE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 11 | SW 10 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1247 | 711 | 410 | 917 | 10197 | 7095 | 4291 | 2991 | 1720 | 1212 | 1250 | 1736 | 1736 | 2274 | 1775 | 1415 | 966 | 381 | 370 | 618 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:19AM3.34m | 4:26PM3.63m | 4:51AM3.60m | 5:00PM3.85m | 5:23AM3.82m | 5:33PM4.02m | 5:56AM3.98m | 6:07PM4.11m | 6:29AM4.06m | 6:43PM4.11m | 7:04AM4.05m | 7:21PM4.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.69m | 10:18AM0.77m | 10:39PM0.42m | 10:50AM0.52m | 11:10PM0.19m | 11:21AM0.31m | 11:40PM0.03m | 11:54AM0.17m | 00:12AM-0.03m | 12:27PM0.10m | 00:46AM0.01m | 1:03PM0.13m | 1:22AM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 18 |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | — |
1247 | 711 | 410 | 917 | 10197 | 7095 | 4291 | 2991 | 1720 | 1212 | 1250 | 1736 | 1736 | 2274 | 1775 | 1415 | 966 | 381 | 71 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | S 5 | — |
— | — | — | 88 | — | — | — | — | 175 | 344 | 273 | 140 | 123 | 40 | 21 | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SW 10 | WSW 9 |
— | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 19 | 370 | 618 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 390 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 374 | 381 | 10 | 280 | 227 | 8 | 6 | 222 | 991 | 665 | 631 |
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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.










