🇮🇪 COUNTY DONEGAL, IRELAND

Bundoran

The surf capital of Ireland — powerful Atlantic slabs

SMALL

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

Small 2.7ft surf — but short 9s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — hitting at the ideal angle — 4mph onshore wind roughing up the surface

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's SMALL

Swell Direction

Primary swell is 289° — matches the ideal 315° window for this spot

Swell Period

9s — short-period swell. Waves will have less power than a true groundswell.

Wind

4mph onshore — light but will soften wave shape

Season

September is peak season for this spot

Data Confidence

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

At the Break

2.7ft

LOW CONFIDENCE

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Period

Mid-period

Wind

4mph

ONSHORE

Water

61°F

3/2 wetsuit

Swell Direction

85%

Wind Direction

20%

Primary Swell

3.7ft @ 11.2s

WNW 289°

Secondary Swell

0.1ft @ 14.6s

NNW 347°

10 Day Outlook

5.4ft

TODAY

Sep 13

(10s)

4.3ft

TMRW

Sep 14

(7s)

6.4ft

TUE

Sep 15

(8s)

6.7ft

WED

Sep 16

(8s)

13.5ft

THU

Sep 17

(11s)

13.8ft

FRI

Sep 18

(11s)

10.0ft

SAT

Sep 19

(9s)

12.3ft

SUN

Sep 20

(10s)

8.7ft

MON

Sep 21

(10s)

4.1ft

TUE

Sep 22

(8s)

Best this week: FRI Sep 18 — 13.8ft

Best next week: SUN Sep 20 — 12.3ft

Incoming Swell Events

Today

moderate

Swell building to 5.4ft @ 10s

Day 3

moderate

Swell building to 6.4ft @ 8s

Day 5

epic

Major swell arriving — 13.5ft @ 11s

Day 8

epic

Major swell arriving — 12.3ft @ 10s

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)2.1ft

ICON (35%)3.7ft

GFS (20%)2.3ft

Model confidence45%

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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Dec

Best months highlighted · Current: Sep

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.