Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.29° N 10.04° W

Dumps (Brandon Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps (Brandon Bay) sea temperature is
17.5° C
1.6° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half at Dumps (Brandon Bay) is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a run of small, weak surf and messy winds that’s gonna stretch out for a while. The swell energy is just dribbling in—we’re talking values in the 50s and 100s (weak to moderate at best), which isn’t going to get anyone too excited. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it won’t be freezing while you’re staring at the flatness.

The first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 9th has some chest-high swell but it’s cross-on and choppy, so forget it. Monday the 10th is smaller and clean, but it’s barely surfable—knee to waist high at best. The gap of poor conditions runs right through to about the 16th, with only tiny, weak pulses and cross-shore winds making things messy. There’s a clean morning on the 16th, but it’s ankle-biters with a 6-second period, so it’s not worth paddling out for.

We finally see a bit of life on the 18th, but it’s still poor. The swell bumps up to 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is still moderate. It’s not going to be pretty. The 21st shows a little more promise with 5ft from the NW and a 10-second period, but the wind is still cross-on. It’s marginal, at best.

Now, here’s the light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s a good one. The 23rd of August is the standout. We’ve got a proper groundswell filling in—6ft from the WNW with an 11-second period. Sunday morning is glassy. That’s the one you want. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, that’s going to be clean and fun.

And don’t sleep on the 24th either. Monday morning sees the swell peak at 7ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period and energy going through the roof. The wind is offshore and light, so it’s going to be clean and lined up. This is expert territory at that size, but it’s the best the window has to offer. The afternoon backs off a bit and the wind swings cross-shore, so get on it early.

So yeah, the first week and a half is a bust. But that last weekend into Monday is worth waiting for. Mark your calendar for the 23rd and 24th. It’s a long way out, so don’t take it to the bank, but the signs are good. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
10
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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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1
NW
8
0.8
W
8
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.4
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8
0.7
W
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
10
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W
10
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10
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10
0.9
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9
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8
0.8
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8
1.1
NNW
5
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
1
NNW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
360
136
86
78
54
24
121
173
149
163
320
234
183
127
109
86
64
39
36
70
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
ESE
10
NW
10
SSE
15
SE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SW
15
NW
10
NW
20
NNW
20
N
25
N
25
NNW
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
2:47PM3.34m
3:29AM3.30m
3:52PM3.63m
4:30AM3.57m
4:47PM3.93m
5:21AM3.81m
5:34PM4.17m
6:07AM3.98m
6:18PM4.31m
6:49AM4.04m
6:59PM4.33m
7:29AM4.01m
7:39PM4.21m
Low Tide
9:11PM0.81m
9:34AM0.84m
10:11PM0.47m
10:29AM0.58m
11:02PM0.15m
11:17AM0.35m
11:47PM-0.09m
12:00PM0.20m
00:29AM-0.20m
12:41PM0.14m
1:08AM-0.18m
1:20PM0.18m
1:46AM-0.03m
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9:16
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Temp °C
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14
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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).

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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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