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Rossnowlagh: surf spot in Bundoran
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- W (offshore wind: E)
- Best tide
- mid to high (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Sep – Apr: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 10–15°C (4/3 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm, boots, gloves & hood (coldest))
- Location
- Bundoran, Ireland (54.5542, -8.2132)
Live surf cams at Rossnowlagh
- Rossnowlagh: Fin McCool Surf School, free
Other surf spots in Bundoran
- Tullan Strand: Beach break, right-hander, all levels, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: low to mid
- Mullaghmore Strand: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, best tide: mid to high
- Mullaghmore Head: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NNE (offshore wind: SSW), best tide: mid to high
Places to stay near Rossnowlagh
- Sandhouse Hotel Rossnowlagh (0.2 km away): Hotel
- The Honey Pod (0.5 km away): B&B
- The Bee Pods (0.5 km away): Hotel
- Smugglers Creek Inn (0.8 km away): B&B
- The Gaslight Inn (0.8 km away): Holiday rental
- Sea Breeze Cottage Rossnowlagh (1.3 km away): Hotel
- Holland House B&B (2.7 km away): B&B
- SANDYS SHORE APARTMENT - Two-Bedroom Apartment (3.0 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Rossnowlagh
- Rossnowlagh Surf School (0.2 km away)
- Fin McCool Surf School and Surf Shop (0.2 km away)
- Rossnowlagh Surf Club (0.3 km away)
- Murfs Surf School Bundoran (8.0 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Rossnowlagh?
Rossnowlagh is in Bundoran, where the best surf season is Sep – Apr (September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: mid to high. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the E.
What wind is offshore at Rossnowlagh?
Rossnowlagh faces W, so wind from the E blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the W blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Rossnowlagh?
The best tide at Rossnowlagh is mid to high, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Rossnowlagh good for beginners?
Rossnowlagh suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Is there a surf cam at Rossnowlagh?
Yes: Rossnowlagh (Fin McCool Surf School, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Rossnowlagh?
The nearest places to stay are Sandhouse Hotel Rossnowlagh (0.2 km away), The Honey Pod (0.5 km away), The Bee Pods (0.5 km away) and Smugglers Creek Inn (0.8 km away). Swell Cabin lists 63 places to stay within 10 km of Bundoran.
What is the surf forecast for Rossnowlagh?
Swell Cabin rates Rossnowlagh hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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