Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NW swell with 389 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with NW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Banna Strand.
First up, the water is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a bad start. But let’s be real, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long flat spell kicking off the outlook. Monday the 24th through to the end of the month is mostly a bust. You’ll see tiny, knee-high dribbles on Monday morning, maybe 4ft from the NW, but with a rating that low, it’s not worth the wet suit. There’s a brief window Monday afternoon with 4ft and a light offshore breeze that’ll keep it tidy, but the energy is only moderate (376) and the swell is short-period. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.
After that, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. Most of the week is plagued by onshore winds, messy chop, and very weak swell. A few days in early September see a bump in size, but the wind is junk. By Friday the 4th, onshore winds are hammering a 6ft swell, and it’s just a mess.
Now, the real standout is a solid week and a half away. On Sunday, September 6th, the forecast is showing a massive 13ft groundswell from the WNW with a very long 11-second period. The energy is a monster (3653), and the wind is light offshore from the east. That’s a recipe for perfection... but only if you’re an expert. 13ft is way too big for anyone but the most experienced. The break is likely to be a close-out at a sandbar, so keep that in mind. It’s a true beast.
Then, on Monday, September 7th, the swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft from the NW, with a long 11-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SSE, keeping it clean. The energy is very strong (1729) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best bet. The crowd here is often, so expect company, but for a solid, powerful wave, this is the one to aim for.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout. The second week holds a massive swell that’s only for the brave, and the real sweet spot looks like Monday the 7th. Keep your eyes on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 19 | 308 | 365 | 284 | 168 | 123 | 61 | 28 | 27 | 156 | 166 | 92 | 76 | 305 | 389 | 218 | 56 | 37 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:33AM2.90m | 3:48PM3.21m | 4:19AM3.14m | 4:29PM3.47m | 4:57AM3.37m | 5:05PM3.72m | 5:30AM3.59m | 5:37PM3.93m | 6:02AM3.77m | 6:09PM4.07m | 6:33AM3.90m | 6:41PM4.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24PM1.30m | 9:36AM1.33m | 10:09PM1.03m | 10:18AM1.08m | 10:46PM0.76m | 10:52AM0.83m | 11:18PM0.50m | 11:24AM0.61m | 11:48PM0.28m | 11:55AM0.44m | 00:18AM0.13m | 12:26PM0.33m | 00:48AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 308 | 365 | 284 | 168 | 123 | 61 | 28 | 27 | 156 | 166 | 92 | 66 | — | — | — | 124 | 101 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 13 | — | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 4 | — | 9 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 76 | — | — | — | — | 37 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 7 | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 15 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 5 | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 22 | — | 305 | 389 | 218 | 56 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 389 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 66 | 436 | 177 | 115 | 558 | 15 |
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