
Surf Forecasts:
Dumps (Brandon Bay) surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NW swell with 3,289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps (Brandon Bay) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM. 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+) | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps (Brandon Bay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
591 | 1949 | 1019 | 640 | 961 | 2066 | 2632 | 1745 | 396 | 244 | 259 | 710 | 618 | 450 | 318 | 318 | 792 | 3078 | 3060 | 2005 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:17AM3.03m | 2:43PM3.32m | 3:28AM3.31m | 3:45PM3.64m | 4:22AM3.60m | 4:34PM3.94m | 5:06AM3.85m | 5:17PM4.16m | 5:46AM4.01m | 5:56PM4.26m | 6:23AM4.08m | 6:34PM4.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM1.08m | 8:28AM1.15m | 9:11PM0.75m | 9:31AM0.86m | 10:05PM0.39m | 10:20AM0.56m | 10:49PM0.10m | 11:02AM0.31m | 11:28PM-0.09m | 11:41AM0.15m | 00:05AM-0.16m | 12:17PM0.09m | 00:39AM-0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | W 14 | — | W 10 | NW 12 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 8 | W 10 | N 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
8 | 1949 | — | 640 | 84 | — | — | — | 396 | 244 | 36 | 710 | 1 | — | 318 | 318 | 792 | 3078 | 3060 | 2005 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | W 12 | N 8 | — | — | — | NW 16 | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
25 | — | — | 260 | — | — | — | — | 296 | 132 | 11 | 5 | — | — | — | 42 | 246 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | W 10 | — | W 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
591 | — | 1019 | — | 961 | 2066 | 2632 | 1745 | — | — | 259 | — | 618 | 450 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 392 | 227 | 227 | 393 | 147 | 147 | 649 | 579 | 8 | 227 | 340 | 6 | 602 | 10 | 112 | 8 | 6 | 179 | 179 | 17 |
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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.










