Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
17.3° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNW swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 17th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Brandon Bay over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, I won’t lie. The first ten days or so are looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’ve got tiny little waves, nothing above 2ft, with weak combined swell energy (77) at best. The wind is mostly light and cross-off to cross, which would normally be alright, but there’s just no swell to work with. It’s the kind of stretch where you’d be better off checking the wind forecast for a kite session than paddling out. The wave coach isn't going to be busy.

We’ve got a solid gap here with no real surf to recommend until we get into late July. Things finally start to show some life on the morning of Friday the 24th. That’s when a proper swell starts to build. Now, this is the one to watch.

Dumps (Brandon Bay) is the only break in the game, and it’s a fairly exposed spot, so it’ll catch what’s coming. The standout is Saturday the 25th of July. The morning is looking prime. We’re talking a solid 7ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds pushing moderate to strong energy (974). But the real kicker? The wind is glassy. Dead calm. That’s a rare treat and will make the place look like a mirror. The swell direction is a match for the optimum NW, so expect some nice, lined-up waves. It’s going to be a day for the intermediate crew, but at 7ft, it’s getting a bit too much for beginners. Keep in mind that with a longer period swell like this, it can break a bit straight at a beach, but Dumps handles it well enough.

The Friday before that, the 24th, is also worth a mention with 7ft to 8ft swell from the NW and a long 13-second period, giving us very strong energy (1745). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but still a proper session for the experienced crew. Over 8ft, it’s expert territory.

After that peak, it gets a bit messy. Sunday the 26th gets blown out by strong onshore winds, and Monday the 27th sees the swell get big and unruly, over 10ft, with strong onshore winds making it a washing machine. The following days drop off quick in size, but the wind stays nasty.

So, to wrap it up: there’s a long, flat spell, then a clear highlight on the 25th of July with glassy conditions and a solid groundswell. That’s your window. The rest of the second week is either too big, too windy, or too small. Get on that Saturday morning if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Direction
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W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.3
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9
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
NW
11
0.4
WNW
10
1.1
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
5
1.1
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
48
26
25
12
24
13
22
12
19
38
85
31
26
88
41
53
52
38
33
48
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
E
5
NE
10
E
5
NE
5
S
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
15
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15
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20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
15
N
5
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Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
5:29AM3.82m
5:46PM4.13m
6:20AM3.94m
6:34PM4.25m
7:08AM3.97m
7:20PM4.27m
7:55AM3.92m
8:06PM4.18m
8:40AM3.79m
8:50PM3.98m
9:24AM3.60m
9:35PM3.71m
10:10AM3.40m
10:23PM3.40m
Low Tide
11:26AM0.36m
11:58PM-0.01m
12:14PM0.27m
00:46AM-0.12m
1:00PM0.25m
1:32AM-0.11m
1:44PM0.32m
2:17AM0.01m
2:29PM0.46m
3:01AM0.23m
3:14PM0.66m
3:45AM0.51m
4:02PM0.90m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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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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