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Bundoran

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71
Decent · chest-high 1.3 m, period 11 s
Waves
1.3 m
11 s period from WNW · model cell 0.8 km out
Sea
15.2°
Grand. M2 buoy, Irish Sea east of Dublin, 217 km away.
Tide
2.3 m
Rising. High at 22:35.
Wind
23 km/h
Moderate breeze, W, cross, gusts 46
Daylight
07:36
Sunrise. Sunset 19:08. Air 13°C.

Best surf each day

Daylight hours
Today
19:00
Decent 71/100
chest-high 1.3 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind · 1.3 m · 23 km/h
▼ 03:30 ▲ 10:10 ▼ 16:20 ▲ 22:35
Sat, 3 Oct
19:00
Grand 89/100
chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, offshore wind · 1.0 m · 10 km/h
▼ 04:30 ▲ 11:00 ▼ 17:35
Sun, 4 Oct
08:00
Decent 71/100
chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 1.1 m · 21 km/h
▲ 00:00 ▼ 05:40 ▲ 12:35 ▼ 19:15
Mon, 5 Oct
08:00
Decent 71/100
chest-high 1.2 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind · 1.2 m · 24 km/h
▲ 01:35 ▼ 07:30 ▲ 14:05 ▼ 20:55
Tue, 6 Oct
10:00
Fresh 52/100
waist-high 0.9 m, period 10 s, light onshore · 0.9 m · 13 km/h
▲ 03:00 ▼ 08:50 ▲ 15:30 ▼ 22:00
Wed, 7 Oct
16:00
Decent 63/100
chest-high 0.9 m, period 10 s, onshore wind · 0.9 m · 25 km/h
▲ 04:10 ▼ 10:00 ▲ 16:20 ▼ 22:50
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 9 km/h
▲ 04:55 ▼ 10:40 ▲ 17:10 ▼ 23:25

Week at a glance

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Fri 19:0071 · Decentchest-high 1.3 m · period 11 s
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 17:00 · 63 DecentFri 18:00 · 63 DecentFri 19:00 · 71 DecentFri 20:00 · 71 Decent · nightFri 21:00 · 46 Fresh · nightFri 22:00 · 63 Decent · nightFri 23:00 · 63 Decent · nightSat 00:00 · 71 Decent · nightSat 01:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 06:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 07:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 08:00 · 79 DecentSat 09:00 · 79 DecentSat 10:00 · 79 DecentSat 11:00 · 79 DecentSat 12:00 · 79 DecentSat 13:00 · 79 DecentSat 14:00 · 79 DecentSat 15:00 · 79 DecentSat 16:00 · 79 DecentSat 17:00 · 79 DecentSat 18:00 · 79 DecentSat 19:00 · 89 GrandSat 20:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 22:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 23:00 · 89 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 01:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 02:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 04:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 05:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 06:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 07:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 08:00 · 71 DecentSun 09:00 · 71 DecentSun 10:00 · 71 DecentSun 11:00 · 71 DecentSun 12:00 · 71 DecentSun 13:00 · 71 DecentSun 14:00 · 71 DecentSun 15:00 · 71 DecentSun 16:00 · 71 DecentSun 17:00 · 71 DecentSun 18:00 · 71 DecentSun 19:00 · 71 DecentSun 20:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 23:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 00:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 01:00 · 79 Decent · nightMon 02:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 03:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 04:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 05:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 06:00 · 59 Fresh · nightMon 07:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 08:00 · 71 DecentMon 09:00 · 71 DecentMon 10:00 · 71 DecentMon 11:00 · 71 DecentMon 12:00 · 71 DecentMon 13:00 · 71 DecentMon 14:00 · 71 DecentMon 15:00 · 71 DecentMon 16:00 · 71 DecentMon 17:00 · 71 DecentMon 18:00 · 71 DecentMon 19:00 · 71 DecentMon 22:00 · 71 Decent · nightTue 01:00 · 79 Decent · nightTue 04:00 · 77 Decent · nightTue 07:00 · 77 Decent · nightTue 10:00 · 52 FreshTue 13:00 · 52 FreshTue 16:00 · 52 FreshTue 19:00 · 52 FreshTue 22:00 · 52 Fresh · nightWed 01:00 · 52 Fresh · nightWed 04:00 · 52 Fresh · nightWed 07:00 · 52 Fresh · nightWed 10:00 · 38 BlowyWed 13:00 · 38 BlowyWed 16:00 · 63 DecentWed 19:00 · 63 DecentWed 22:00 · 63 Decent · nightThu 01:00 · 63 Decent · nightThu 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 13:00 · 0 GrimThu 19:00 · 0 Grim

Fri, 2 Oct, 19:00

71 Decent
  • chest-high 1.3 m
  • period 11 s
  • cross-shore wind
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset1.3 m23 km/h
faces 317° NW · wind cross
Waves
1.3 m @ 11 s from WNW
Wind
23 km/h W · gusts 46
Tide
2.0 m · lower half
Air
13°C · 0.1 mm rain

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeSurfWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
19:0071 Decent1.3 m (0.8 swell)11 sWNW23 km/h W462.0 m 0.1 mm13°chest-high 1.3 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
20:0071 Decent1.3 m (0.8 swell)11 sWNW23 km/h WSW442.6 m dry13°chest-high 1.3 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
21:0046 Fresh1.3 m (0.8 swell)11 sWNW29 km/h W433.0 m dry13°chest-high 1.3 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
22:0063 Decent1.3 m (0.8 swell)11 sWNW25 km/h W413.2 m ▲dry13°chest-high 1.3 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
23:0063 Decent1.3 m (0.7 swell)11 sWNW26 km/h W393.3 m ▲dry12°chest-high 1.2 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
Saturday, 3 October
00:0071 Decent1.2 m (0.7 swell)11 sWNW19 km/h W363.1 m dry12°chest-high 1.2 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
01:0079 Decent1.2 m (0.7 swell)11 sWNW14 km/h SW332.6 m dry10°chest-high 1.2 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
02:0079 Decent1.1 m (0.7 swell)11 sWNW17 km/h SW312.1 m dry10°chest-high 1.1 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
03:0079 Decent1.1 m (0.7 swell)11 sWNW15 km/h SW291.6 m dry10°chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
04:0079 Decent1.1 m (0.7 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSW271.4 m ▼dry10°chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0079 Decent1.1 m (0.7 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h SW271.4 m ▼dry11°chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SW271.6 m dry11°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SW272.0 m dry11°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h SSW272.5 m dry11°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
09:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h SW262.9 m dry11°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SW263.2 m ▲dry12°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
11:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h WSW273.4 m ▲dry13°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
12:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h WSW273.3 m ▲dry14°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
13:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h WSW263.0 m dry15°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
14:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h W242.6 m dry15°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
15:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW6 km/h SSW232.1 m dry16°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
16:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h SSW241.7 m dry15°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
17:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSW261.5 m ▼dry16°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
18:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSW261.5 m ▼dry15°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
19:0089 Grand1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h S241.6 m dry14°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
20:0089 Grand1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW9 km/h S231.9 m dry13°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
21:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW7 km/h S262.3 m dry13°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
22:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW7 km/h SSW302.6 m dry13°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
23:0089 Grand1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW7 km/h S352.9 m ▲dry12°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
Sunday, 4 October
00:0079 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW9 km/h SSW403.0 m ▲dry11°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
01:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.7 swell)10 sWNW20 km/h S452.9 m ▲dry12°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
02:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.7 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h S472.6 m dry12°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
03:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.7 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h S482.2 m dry13°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
04:0071 Decent1.1 m (0.7 swell)10 sWNW27 km/h SSW481.9 m dry13°chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0071 Decent1.1 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h SSW471.7 m ▼dry13°chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0071 Decent1.1 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h SSW461.6 m ▼dry13°chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0071 Decent1.1 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h SSW441.7 m ▼dry14°chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0071 Decent1.1 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW422.0 m dry15°chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
09:0071 Decent1.1 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW422.4 m dry15°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h SSW422.7 m dry16°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
11:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h SSW413.0 m 0.1 mm17°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
12:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW23 km/h SSW413.2 m ▲0.1 mm17°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
13:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h SSW423.3 m ▲dry17°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
14:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW26 km/h SSW413.1 m 0.1 mm17°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
15:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h SSW412.8 m 0.1 mm17°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
16:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW24 km/h SW412.4 m dry17°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
17:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.6 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SW402.0 m 0.1 mm16°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
18:0071 Decent1.0 m (0.5 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h SW391.7 m ▼dry17°chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

Where the energy comes from

Wave energy (H²·T) this week by direction, against the swell window

Swell arriving between WSW and NNE reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Killybegs, 19 km away · metres above chart datum
03:3010:1016:2022:35
Low 03:30 · 1.1 mHigh 10:10 · 3.6 mLow 16:20 · 1.2 mHigh 22:35 · 3.3 m

The spot

Faces
317° NW
Swell window
WSW 250° → NNE 30°
Exposure
Bay · model cell 0.8 km out
Water
Excellent Quality · Blue Flag

Facing and swell window are derived from the wave model's coastline around the spot, not surveyed. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Excellent, 2022 Excellent. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingYesAccessible: YesNo dogs (Dogs are not permitted on any area of this beach from 11 am to 7 pm (1st June to 15th September annually))

As listed by Donegal County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Salt and Ember Sauna · Bundoran (also Creevy Pier, Rossnowlagh Beach) · right here · mobile

OM Saunas · Rossnowlagh Beach, The Dunes · 9 km · mobile

Blaze It Sauna · Mullaghmore Pier, Co. Sligo · 11 km · mobile

Secret Sauna · Donegal Bay coast near Mountcharles · 17 km · mobile

Bundoran beach consists of a sandy beach in a sheltered bay facing Donegal Bay and the Atlantic. It contains a large sandbank which can change substantially with tidal changes. As part of Donegal Bay Bundoran has a wide diversity of both plant and animal species including some rare bird species. The catchment area is an idyllic location for bird watching and ecological activities. Activities at Bundoran beach include swimming, surfing and other land-based activities such as football, kite flying, etc.

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🏄 Bundoran surf · Decent · sea 15° · 1.3 mFri, 2 Oct 18:30–19:30 · chest-high 1.3 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
🏄 Bundoran surf · Grand · sea 15° · 1.0 mSat, 3 Oct 18:30–19:30 · chest-high 1.0 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
🏄 Bundoran surf · Decent · sea 15° · 1.1 mSun, 4 Oct 07:30–08:30 · chest-high 1.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

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Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Waves: Marine Institute Irish Shelf wave model.