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Bunmahon Surf Forecast

Beach break · Co. Waterford · Copper Coast · south-facing

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About Bunmahon

Bunmahon is a small south-facing beach on the Copper Coast in west Waterford - a UNESCO Global Geopark stretch of dramatic cliffs and coves between Tramore and Dungarvan. The village itself is quiet but has a strong local surf community.

Bunmahon catches the same S to SE swells as Tramore but in a more concentrated bay with less beach to spread out across. It works on N offshore winds. The beach is more interesting bathymetrically than Tramore's long strand, with peaks shifting around the bay.

Type
Beach break · small south-facing bay
Best swell
S–SE (155–220°), 0.6–2.5m
Best wind
N (offshore), 330–45°
Best tide
Mid is best
Best period
8–14s
Skill level
Beginner to intermediate
Best season
Autumn / winter S storms
Parking
Beach car park in the village

Hazards & Notes

  • Rocky headlands at both ends of the bay
  • Rip current can develop in the middle of the bay on bigger swells
  • South-facing - mostly flat when the Atlantic is firing on the west
  • Cold water · proper wetsuit needed outside high summer

14-Day Forecast

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