Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
17.4° C
1.5° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 650 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WNW 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 08) 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 8th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 8th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right, lads, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Dumps (Brandon Bay) has got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this stretch of coast is looking a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the sting’s out of it.

We’ve got a long, quiet spell ahead. The first decent chance to even wet a line doesn’t show up until Monday the 10th of August. Before that, it’s a whole lot of nothing – poor surf and messy winds from the 6th right through to the 10th morning. That’s four days of staring at a flat or choppy sea.

Monday the 10th morning is our first real glimmer. The wind goes glassy out of the S at just 3 mph, and we get a small 3 ft swell from the WNW with a short 8-second period. The combined wave energy is weak at 166. It’s surfable, but it’s not gonna have much push. Think small, clean peelers for a log or a fish.

Tuesday the 11th morning sees a tiny 2 ft NW swell with a cross-off breeze – clean but tiny. Energy is a measly 69. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.

We get another clean window on Wednesday the 12th morning. A 3 ft WSW swell with a 9-second period, cross-off wind from the SSE at 6 mph, and combined energy of 119. It’s surfable, but still very ordinary.

Now, the real kicker – and the only true standout in this whole run – is Thursday the 20th of August morning. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 7 ft swell from the WNW, with a proper long-period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1391. The wind is blowing onshore from the WNW at 12 mph, which isn’t perfect, but for a spot that’s fairly exposed to a NW swell, it’s gonna be pumping. The report calls it marginal due to tide, but for experienced surfers, this is the day. That’s a lot of water moving – over 8 ft, so it’s strictly for the crew who know what they’re doing. Dumps can handle a big swell, but expect it to be powerful and take no prisoners. The onshore wind will keep it a bit lumpy, but the sheer size and energy will make for some proper freight trains. Keep in mind, that’s more than a week away, so treat it as a promising prospect rather than a dead cert.

The days after that drop back down, with Thursday afternoon and Friday the 21st seeing size but staying messy and choppy with onshore winds.

So, to sum it up: the first week is lean. You get a few clean but tiny windows on the 10th and 12th mornings. The big standout is Thursday the 20th of August morning for the big-wave chargers. Keep an eye on the forecast for that one.

Stay stoked, stay safe.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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36
138
565
576
266
203
254
222
207
192
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93
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31
242
253
116
119
479
Wind (km/h)
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W
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
20
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20
SSW
15
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10
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10
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High Tide
11:23PM3.12m
12:06PM3.13m
00:44AM3.02m
1:28PM3.15m
2:12AM3.08m
2:47PM3.34m
3:29AM3.30m
3:52PM3.63m
4:30AM3.57m
4:47PM3.93m
5:21AM3.81m
5:34PM4.17m
Low Tide
4:56PM1.09m
5:31AM1.06m
6:19PM1.18m
6:58AM1.16m
7:54PM1.08m
8:26AM1.06m
9:11PM0.81m
9:34AM0.84m
10:11PM0.47m
10:29AM0.58m
11:02PM0.15m
11:17AM0.35m
11:47PM-0.09m
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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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