🇮🇪 COUNTY DONEGAL, IRELAND

Bundoran

The surf capital of Ireland — powerful Atlantic slabs

SMALL

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

Small 2.3ft surf — but short 7s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — from a workable direction — 10mph onshore wind roughing up the surface — Note: this is outside the peak season for this spot

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's SMALL

Swell Direction

Primary swell is 280° — close to but not perfectly aligned with ideal 315°. Spot will work but not at its best.

Swell Period

7s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.

Wind

10mph onshore — light but will soften wave shape

Season

July is off-season — rare for this spot to get quality waves

Data Confidence

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

At the Break

2.3ft

LOW CONFIDENCE

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Period

✗ Wind swell

Wind

10mph

ONSHORE

Water

61°F

3/2 wetsuit

Swell Direction

70%

Wind Direction

Primary Swell

3.0ft @ 7.7s

W 280°

Secondary Swell

0.1ft @ 1.3s

S 180°

9 Day Outlook

3.7ft

TODAY

Jul 29

(7s)

3.5ft

TMRW

Jul 30

(6s)

3.4ft

FRI

Jul 31

(5s)

3.4ft

SAT

Aug 1

(6s)

2.7ft

SUN

Aug 2

(7s)

1.8ft

MON

Aug 3

(7s)

2.2ft

TUE

Aug 4

(6s)

1.5ft

WED

Aug 5

(7s)

1.9ft

THU

Aug 6

(6s)

Best this week: SUN Aug 2 — 2.7ft

Best next week: WED Aug 5 — 1.5ft

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)1.7ft

ICON (35%)3.0ft

GFS (20%)2.2ft

Model confidence65%

Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS

About

Bundoran in County Donegal is Ireland's surf capital, home to the famous Peak — a powerful reef break that produces world class barrels when the Atlantic fires. Cold water, dramatic clifftop scenery, and incredibly warm Irish hospitality make this a unique surf destination.

The Break

The Peak — a powerful reef break in the centre of town that produces hollow barrels on NW swells. Tullan Strand for more mellow beach break options.

Ideal Conditions

NW swell 6-12ft, light SE offshore winds, mid tide

Best Months

Jan

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Best months highlighted · Current: Jul

Trip Planner

Irish Surf Weekend

Weekend · 3 Days

Friday

Fly into Knock (KIR) or Dublin and drive 2hrs to Bundoran. Pint of Guinness at a local pub. Check the Peak.

Saturday

Dawn patrol the Peak if it's firing. Afternoon explore Tullan Strand. Traditional Irish music session in the pub.

Sunday

Morning session, drive back to the airport, fly home.

Wild Atlantic Way Surf Week

Full Week · 7 Days

Day 1

Arrive Ireland, drive to Bundoran.

Day 2

Full day the Peak and Bundoran beach break.

Day 3

Drive north to Mullaghmore — one of Europe's biggest wave spots.

Day 4

Explore the Cliffs of Moher and surf Spanish Point in Clare.

Day 5

Back to Bundoran for another session at the Peak.

Day 6

Drive south to Strandhill in Sligo — consistent beach break.

Day 7

Final session, fly home.

Local Knowledge

Ireland is cold — 5/4mm wetsuit, boots, gloves, and hood are essential.

The Peak is a serious wave — watch from the cliff before paddling out.

Irish pubs are world class — the craic (social atmosphere) is part of the experience.

Bundoran has a surprisingly good surf scene with shops, schools, and board rentals.

The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the most scenic coastal drives in Europe.