Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
353 | 326 | 441 | 500 | 630 | 533 | 367 | 262 | 169 | 181 | 104 | 58 | 41 | 32 | 47 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 6:44PM4.18m | 7:20AM3.92m | 7:35PM4.15m | 8:12AM3.81m | 8:25PM4.03m | 9:05AM3.64m | 9:17PM3.85m | 9:58AM3.46m | 10:10PM3.62m | 10:54AM3.29m | 11:06PM3.39m | 11:51AM3.16m | 00:06AM3.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:23PM0.27m | 00:55AM-0.03m | 1:12PM0.34m | 1:46AM0.03m | 2:01PM0.47m | 2:38AM0.16m | 2:53PM0.65m | 3:32AM0.36m | 3:47PM0.84m | 4:29AM0.57m | 4:48PM1.03m | 5:28AM0.78m | 5:54PM1.15m | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 1 | — | 26 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
353 | 326 | 441 | 500 | — | 533 | 367 | 262 | 169 | 181 | 104 | 55 | 41 | 32 | 47 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 44 | 58 | 34 | 25 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | 630 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 386 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 226 | 393 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 20 | 181 | 282 | 648 | 579 |
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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.










