
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 650 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banna Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf for Banna Strand over the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be straight with you—this stretch is looking pretty grim for the most part. We’ve got a long, frustrating run of poor surf and messy winds ahead, so if you’re keen for a wave, you’ll be waiting a while.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t even show up until the middle of next week. Up until then, it’s a real desert. We’re talking days of small, weak swell, mostly under 3 feet, with cross-shore and onshore winds chopping up whatever’s there. Saturday the 8th has a touch of clean potential in the morning with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is only around 5ft and the energy is moderate at best (364). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The morning of Wednesday the 12th is similar—clean but small, around 3ft.
The wind is the main problem for most of this period. It’s constantly blowing from the southwest or west, putting a cross-on or onshore bump on everything. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 64°F, which is a small comfort.
Now, don’t get too excited, but there is a glimmer of hope. The weekend of the 16th and 17th sees a pulse of energy, but it’s still not great. The 16th has a bigger swell, around 5ft, but it comes with a moderate cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be choppy. Not worth the paddle.
The real standout, the one you should circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 20th of August. That morning, the swell is up to 7ft from the WNW, and the wind goes cross-offshore from the NNE. The energy is strong (521). It’s still a beach break, and with that size, it’s not for beginners. But for the experienced crew, this could be the best of the lot. The afternoon bumps up to 8ft with even more energy (1009), but the wind swings cross-shore, so the morning is your window. Being a sandbar, that longer period isn't an issue, but the size is enough to keep the crowds manageable.
Friday the 21st morning also has potential—8ft from the WNW with a cross-offshore breeze and strong energy (818). It’s a similar setup to the day before, but a touch less clean. After that, it looks like it fades back into the poor stuff.
So, bottom line: the surf is mostly flat and windblown for the next week and a half. Don’t bother dusting off the board until Thursday the 20th. That’s the one. It’s a long way off, so treat it as promising, but not locked in. Forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 576 | 588 | 355 | 255 | 280 | 262 | 251 | 223 | 80 | 66 | 37 | 23 | 121 | 173 | 127 | 121 | 202 | 384 | 369 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:11PM3.20m | 00:48AM3.08m | 1:32PM3.23m | 2:17AM3.15m | 2:51PM3.41m | 3:34AM3.38m | 3:57PM3.71m | 4:35AM3.65m | 4:51PM4.02m | 5:26AM3.90m | 5:39PM4.27m | 6:11AM4.07m | 6:22PM4.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:24PM1.22m | 7:03AM1.19m | 7:59PM1.12m | 8:31AM1.09m | 9:16PM0.83m | 9:39AM0.86m | 10:16PM0.48m | 10:34AM0.60m | 11:07PM0.15m | 11:21AM0.36m | 11:52PM-0.09m | 12:05PM0.21m | 00:34AM-0.21m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
138 | 576 | 588 | 355 | 255 | 280 | 262 | 251 | 223 | 80 | 57 | 37 | 46 | 121 | 173 | 127 | 121 | 202 | 384 | 369 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | W 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — |
14 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 77 | 66 | 53 | 23 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | W 9 | W 6 | N 9 | NW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 29 | 33 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 66 | 20 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 107 |
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Information about the Banna Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Banna Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Banna Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banna Strand surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Banna Strand) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Banna Strand may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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