Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
17.0° C
1.2° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 1st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 1st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 4th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Gather 'round, me hearties, let's talk about what's happening at Dumps (Brandon Bay). I'm not gonna lie to ya, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. We've got a real rough patch ahead, with a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 63°, but that's about the only good news.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 28th, but it's a write-off. We've got a 5 ft wind swell from the west, with a short period of 8 seconds, and a stiff 16 mph cross-wind. The combined energy is a weak 341, and it's just a choppy, cross-shore mess. That theme continues through Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – the wind is all over the place, the swell is weak and short-period, and the conditions are just poor. It's a real bummer.

We finally get a tiny window of hope on Sunday, August 2nd. The early morning sees a light 3 ft swell from the northwest, but the wind finally turns light and cross-offshore from the southeast. The combined energy is a weak 154, but it's clean. It's surfable, but very ordinary. You'd be out there for the paddle, not the barrels.

Then we hit a proper dead zone. From Monday, August 3rd, through to Friday, August 7th, we've got next to nothing. Swell heights drop below 2 ft, and it's a pointless wait. That's a solid five-day gap with no real recommendations.

Things try to wake up on Saturday, August 8th, but it's a tease. We get a 8 ft west swell with a long period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to 1351. That's a lot of power. But the wind is onshore, and the conditions are marginal at best. That's a lot of water moving around with no shape to it. It's more of a challenge for the fit lads than a fun session.

The following week is just more of the same. Through Sunday and Monday, August 9th and 10th, we have fresh, strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, junky waves. The swell is there, but it's ugly. On Tuesday, August 11th, the wind drops right off, even going glassy in the afternoon, but the swell is tiny and weak. Not worth getting wet for.

In the end, the one true standout, if you can call it that, is the early morning of Sunday, August 2nd. It's the only time the conditions are clean, even if the swell is small. Keep your expectations on the floor, lads. This is a blank run for the area, and it's pretty normal for the season.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
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1.1
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7
1.2
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8
1.1
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8
0.9
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8
0.7
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8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WSW
10
1.2
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
334
291
290
190
168
169
356
257
132
132
127
96
137
173
171
93
60
28
21
18
98
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
WNW
15
W
20
NW
20
WNW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
W
15
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
E
15
SE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
WSW
20
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Wind State
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cross-on
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on
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High Tide
5:25PM3.59m
5:50AM3.42m
6:00PM3.75m
6:25AM3.53m
6:33PM3.85m
6:58AM3.60m
7:06PM3.90m
7:31AM3.62m
7:39PM3.88m
8:05AM3.61m
8:12PM3.80m
8:40AM3.57m
8:49PM3.68m
Low Tide
11:08AM0.86m
11:37PM0.59m
11:43AM0.71m
00:10AM0.44m
12:16PM0.59m
00:43AM0.33m
12:48PM0.52m
1:14AM0.27m
1:20PM0.51m
1:45AM0.27m
1:53PM0.54m
2:18AM0.33m
2:28PM0.62m
2:53AM0.45m
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5:52
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6:01
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9:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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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