Surf Forecasts:
Dunmoran Strand surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunmoran Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Dunmoran Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunmoran Strand in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunmoran Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
125 | 83 | 74 | 68 | 116 | 163 | 145 | 151 | 98 | 54 | 150 | 84 | 44 | 307 | 277 | 368 | 772 | 692 | 547 | 623 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:11PM3.96m | 7:36AM3.33m | 7:52PM3.98m | 8:16AM3.30m | 8:31PM3.86m | 8:54AM3.22m | 9:10PM3.63m | 9:32AM3.09m | 9:48PM3.32m | 10:10AM2.93m | 10:27PM2.99m | 10:51AM2.75m | 11:11PM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM-0.11m | 1:25PM0.01m | 2:06AM-0.09m | 2:05PM0.05m | 2:43AM0.03m | 2:43PM0.18m | 3:19AM0.24m | 3:22PM0.40m | 3:54AM0.50m | 4:03PM0.66m | 4:31AM0.78m | 4:48PM0.95m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 18 | — | W 17 | WNW 9 | W 16 |
125 | 83 | 74 | 68 | 17 | 163 | 145 | 151 | 98 | 54 | 150 | 84 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | 6 | 547 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 18 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 |
— | 2 | 5 | — | 116 | — | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 307 | 277 | 368 | 772 | 692 | — | 623 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 32 | 266 | 754 | 515 | 1006 | 754 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 256 | 90 | 0 | 154 | 538 | 513 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Dunmoran Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunmoran Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunmoran Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunmoran Strand 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 (Dunmoran Strand) 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 Dunmoran Strand 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 Sligo? If you are looking for accommodation near Dunmoran Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballina which is 32 km (20 miles) away, Killybegs, Claremorris and Enniskillen.











