Bananier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Bananier over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the whole 16-day window. There isn’t a single day where conditions come together for a decent paddle. The wind is relentless from the east and east-southeast, blowing cross-onshore day after day, which keeps the surface chopped up and lumpy. The swell is consistently out of the east as well, so the beach and point setup at Bananier is just copping that constant cross-on breeze. There’s no real standout period here; the whole run is a write-off for surf.

From Thursday, 6th August, right through to Friday, 21st August, it’s all poor surf conditions. The first week sees small swell, around 2ft to 4ft, with weak combined wave energy readings between 56 and 119. The wind is a moderate breeze, 12 to 16 mph, making it choppy and uninviting. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The second week picks up a bit more size, but it’s not a good thing. The swell builds from 5ft up to 7ft by the 14th and 15th of August, with combined energy jumping into the 300s and 600s. That’s moderate to strong energy, but it’s all ruined by the fresh breeze, 16 to 22 mph, still cross-onshore. The period stays short, around 8 seconds, so there’s no real punch or shape to it. For a break like Bananier, with that constant onshore wind, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The waves are too messy and the wind too strong for a good session on a surfboard.

There’s simply nothing to recommend here. It’s a blank run for the whole 16 days, which can happen in this area when the trade winds lock in. No standouts, no clean windows. Just a flat or blown-out stretch. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, it’s a miss.

Rusty.

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