Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.9° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 14,660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s 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 (Oct 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM. 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+)10AM (Thu 1st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 1st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
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2
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
9
3
W
12
5.5
WNW
16
4.5
WNW
14
4
WNW
13
3
WNW
12
2.2
NW
12
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
121
292
402
2546
14660
9047
5003
2685
1369
961
627
746
663
641
574
567
745
446
408
506
Wind (km/h)
45
SE
65
SE
40
S
45
SSW
40
SW
25
SW
25
S
35
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:21PM4.01m
7:42AM3.94m
8:04PM3.81m
8:25AM3.74m
8:52PM3.54m
9:15AM3.48m
9:52PM3.22m
10:19AM3.22m
11:11PM2.97m
11:44AM3.07m
00:46AM2.92m
1:15PM3.13m
2:12AM3.08m
Low Tide
1:03PM0.13m
1:22AM0.16m
1:42PM0.26m
2:01AM0.41m
2:26PM0.49m
2:46AM0.72m
3:19PM0.77m
3:43AM1.06m
4:31PM1.04m
5:07AM1.33m
6:17PM1.13m
6:58AM1.35m
7:54PM0.95m
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
18
15
14
14
13
15
15
15
14
15
13
13
13
15
16
16
16
16
16
13
Feels °C
10
7
7
5
6
7
7
10
11
12
14
10
11
10
12
13
14
14
14
12
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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