Bundoran in May
May is a fair month for surfing at Bundoran; the best time is January–February.
Plan your trip to BundoranEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 18 rainy days
BundoranUlster (County Donegal), IrelandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CFN 63 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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ÞorlákshöfnIceland · 1277 km away · water 8°C2.4 m waves2
LacanauFrance · 1169 km away · water 16°C1.4 m waves3
Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 242 km away · water 11°C1.8 m waves4
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 1224 km away · water 17°C1.4 m waves5
ZarautzSpain · 1321 km away · water 17°C1.3 m waves6
MundakaSpain · 1296 km away · water 17°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Bundoran
- Surf Lodge 0.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Bundoran?
May is a fair month for surfing at Bundoran; the best time is January–February. Waves 1.1 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Bundoran in May?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Bundoran in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bundoran in May?
Around 15°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 18 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Þorlákshöfn (2.4 m waves), Lacanau (1.4 m waves) & Tiree – Balevullin (1.8 m waves).