Conditions at Bundoran in July
July: Peak Summer Smallness
July is the slowest month of the year for Bundoran. Average swell height is just 2-3ft (0.8m) and the period drops to 8.5s, the lowest of the entire calendar. The swell rose is still dominated by WNW and W directions, but the percentages in the 1.5m-plus range shrink dramatically. Essentially all waves are small, short-period leftovers, and the beach is heavily dependent on local windswell for anything rideable.
The summer Azores High sits in charge, weakening the storm track and cutting off the supply of Atlantic groundswell. Clean conditions are rare: ideal offshore wind is only 16 percent, the annual minimum, and onshore sea breezes tend to develop during the day. With average air temperatures of 14.3°C and water at 15.7°C, summer surfing is comfortable but marginal - a fun, longboard-friendly season rather than a serious wave destination.
Average Spot conditions at Bundoran in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bundoran during July. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Bundoran for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bundoran for July. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Bundoran.