Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1580 | 1439 | 1011 | 1242 | 1615 | 2726 | 2618 | 1747 | 979 | 847 | 661 | 720 | 643 | 847 | 844 | 497 | 320 | 235 | 230 | 546 | 492 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:31AM2.97m | 10:42PM3.14m | 11:27AM2.97m | 11:38PM3.11m | 12:26PM3.05m | 00:40AM3.14m | 1:26PM3.20m | 1:43AM3.25m | 2:24PM3.40m | 2:45AM3.41m | 3:19PM3.62m | 3:44AM3.61m | 4:12PM3.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM1.25m | 4:56AM1.00m | 5:17PM1.29m | 5:58AM0.97m | 6:27PM1.24m | 7:02AM0.89m | 7:35PM1.09m | 8:02AM0.75m | 8:36PM0.86m | 8:59AM0.60m | 9:31PM0.60m | 9:53AM0.45m | 10:24PM0.35m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 |
— | 1439 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 847 | 661 | — | 41 | — | 844 | 497 | 320 | 235 | 230 | 546 | 492 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NW 7 | N 8 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 37 | — | 11 | 1 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — |
1580 | — | 1011 | 1242 | 1615 | 2726 | 2618 | 1747 | 979 | — | — | 720 | 643 | 847 | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 357 | 386 | 147 | 147 | 393 | 147 | 504 | 589 | 227 | 579 | 616 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
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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.










