Pampa surf forecast
Bundoran · Donegal · Ireland
A heavy left over an uneven reef off the headland at the western end of Bundoran's bay. The take-off is steep and the wave pulls into hollow, barrelling sections. It starts working at around head high on a west to northwest swell with a southeasterly wind, and is for experienced reef surfers only.
- Break
- reef break, lefts; faces NNW
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- W, WNW, NW
- Best wind
- SE, ESE, S (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- Autumn to spring
- Typical size
- 1.5-4 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- Shallow, uneven rock reef; Rips and undertow; Exit over the rocks gets hard when the swell is big; Strong local crew
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Bundoran.
Nearby spots
- Black Spot, Bundoran
- The Peak, Bundoran
- Bundoran Main Beach, Bundoran
- Tullan Strand, Bundoran
- Rossnowlagh
- Tramore (Dunfanaghy), Dunfanaghy
Questions
Is Pampa good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow, uneven rock reef; rips and undertow). Beginners nearby can try Rossnowlagh, Rossnowlagh.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Pampa?
W, WNW, NW swell, SE, ESE, S wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1.5-4 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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