Banff surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banff this week:
The surf forecast for Banff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banff in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banff over the next 16 days.
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