Brandon Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Ireland – County Kerry)
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Surf Break: Brandon Bay
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Surf Break: Brandon Bay
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Surf Break: Brandon Bay
| Name: | Brandon Bay |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Brandon Bay in County Kerry is an exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide.
Overall Brandon Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Brandon Bay surf quality by season and Brandon Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Brandon Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Brandon Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Stoney Gap | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Dumps | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Mossies | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Garywilliam Point | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sandy Bay | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Brandon Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 75 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 164 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | K4 Buoy | 185 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M4 Donegal Bay Buoy | 190 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 212 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Brandon Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Fishguard, Wales | 216 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fishguard, Wales | 217 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Milford Haven, Wales | 217 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Milford Haven, Wales | 219 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 230 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Brandon Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 326 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 360 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 363 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 367 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 367 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Brandon Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Fenit (Ireland) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Dingle (Ireland) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tra Li (Ireland) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Killorglin (Ireland) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Cahersiveen (Ireland) | 22 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Brandon Bay is Kerry Airport (KIR) in Ireland, 38 km (24 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Brandon Bay is Shannon Airport (SNN), also in Ireland, 92 km (57 miles) away.
- Third is Cork Airport (ORK) in Ireland, 118 km (73 miles) away.
- Galway Airport (GWY) in Ireland is 139 km (86 miles) away.
- Connaught Airport (NOC), also in Ireland is the fifth nearest airport to Brandon Bay and is 202 km (125 miles) away.
