Bunmahon Surf Report
County Waterford · Beginner-friendly beach break
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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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