
Surf Forecasts:
Dunmoran Strand surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunmoran Strand this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dunmoran Strand in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunmoran Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 40 | 82 | 48 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:18AM3.00m | 4:53PM3.21m | 5:20AM3.14m | 5:48PM3.49m | 6:16AM3.24m | 6:39PM3.72m | 7:07AM3.29m | 7:27PM3.88m | 7:55AM3.27m | 8:14PM3.94m | 8:41AM3.18m | 8:59PM3.86m | 9:26AM3.06m | 9:43PM3.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:29AM0.53m | 11:05PM0.48m | 11:23AM0.37m | 00:02AM0.24m | 12:13PM0.22m | 00:54AM0.07m | 12:59PM0.12m | 1:43AM-0.02m | 1:44PM0.09m | 2:30AM-0.00m | 2:27PM0.14m | 3:16AM0.10m | 3:11PM0.27m | 4:00AM0.28m | |||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 |
32 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 82 | 48 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 9 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | W 11 | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 6 | W 14 | W 7 |
10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 21 | — | W 10 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | ENE 2 | E 3 | E 3 | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 2 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 4 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 50 | 448 | 287 | 92 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 46 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 250 | 252 | 96 | 96 | 725 | 290 | 290 | 1136 | 96 |
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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.










