Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
18.1° C
2.1° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here.

First up, we're looking at Dumps in Brandon Bay. The swell window is open to the northwest, which is a good sign for this spot. But honestly, the next ten days or so look pretty grim. We've got a solid run of onshore, cross-shore, and just generally messy winds that are going to wreck whatever swell is coming through. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

From August 19th through to the 23rd, it's a write-off. Strong winds, lumpy conditions, and the wave energy is all over the place. The 20th sees a 10 ft NW swell, but with a fresh cross-shore wind, it's a mess. The 23rd morning offers a moment of glassy conditions, but with a tiny 2 ft wave, it's not going to be worth the paddle out.

Then, on the morning of Monday, the 24th, we finally see a glimmer of hope. The wind shifts to glassy, and a 4 ft NW swell with a period of 11 seconds rolls in. The combined energy is moderate (405), and this is the first time we see "expect good surf conditions" in the notes. This is your best bet for the whole outlook. The waves will have some shape and the clean conditions will make it a joy. But don't expect it to last, as the afternoon turns marginal.

August 25th morning offers clean, cross-offshore winds again, but the waves are a bit weaker at 5 ft from the west. Still, it's a solid option if you missed the Monday morning session.

After that, it's back to poor conditions until the morning of August 27th, which again shows clean, cross-offshore wind with a 5 ft W swell. It's a runner-up, but nothing compared to that Monday morning.

August 30th through to September 1st sees a massive jump in swell size, up to 16 ft, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore. The combined wave energy is huge (over 7000), but it's a total mess. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's more likely to be a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing session. August 30th is a day to watch from the shore.

The first week of September is a write-off, with strong winds and messy conditions. The morning of September 3rd sees a 7 ft W swell, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it's not worth the drive.

So, to wrap it up: The stand-out is the morning of Monday, August 24th. Get there early. The 25th and 27th mornings are the next best, but they don't come close to the quality of that Monday session. The rest is a long, flat, and windy wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
9
2.5
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10
3
WNW
10
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10
1.8
NNW
9
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1027
1310
1771
1742
537
197
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115
49
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53
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37
382
584
600
479
395
161
Wind (km/h)
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W
30
WNW
35
NW
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NNW
30
NNW
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NNW
20
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20
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High Tide
10:03AM3.22m
10:24PM3.04m
10:52AM2.98m
11:23PM2.77m
11:58AM2.80m
00:45AM2.61m
1:25PM2.76m
2:19AM2.65m
2:46PM2.90m
3:28AM2.84m
3:43PM3.14m
4:15AM3.07m
4:25PM3.39m
Low Tide
4:01PM1.09m
4:22AM1.22m
4:59PM1.36m
5:26AM1.49m
6:29PM1.53m
7:06AM1.61m
8:11PM1.48m
8:34AM1.51m
9:18PM1.27m
9:31AM1.30m
10:04PM1.01m
10:13AM1.05m
10:41PM0.74m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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