
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W 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 (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and I’ll be honest with you straight up – the first ten days or so are a real struggle. There’s hardly any proper surf energy on the table, and the conditions are a mess. We’re looking at a major gap in quality until the 25th of July.
The Overall Pattern
The first part of this forecast is a write-off for decent waves. We’re talking about tiny, weak swell with poor wind alignment for days on end. It’s not until the 25th of July that we finally see some real size, but the wind is still a problem. The standout, and I mean the only real standout, is going to be the morning of Monday the 27th of July.
Banna Strand
Let’s start with what we’ve got. Banna Strand is our only break to look at. It’s an exposed sandbar, consistent, and catches a west swell. The water is 64°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a full 4° above average, so that’s a nice little bonus.
From the 17th through the 24th of July, it’s a tough watch. The swell is tiny, never getting above 4 ft, and the periods are short and weak. The combined wave energy is pathetic, often under 100 (78 on the 17th, 35 on the 18th, 86 on the 18th afternoon). The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. There are some clean moments with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to care about. The 24th of July afternoon sees a bit of a bump with a 10-second period and energy of 89, but it’s still a cross-on mess.
Then, things change on the 25th of July. Swell jumps up to 7 ft from the NW with a solid 11-second period. The energy spikes to 936 – that’s a real jump. But, the wind is a strong cross-onshore from the SW, and it’s light rain. The waves are there, but the quality is poor. It’s a classic case of “there’s swell, but it’s not clean.” This continues through the 26th with 7 ft to 7 ft swell and energy in the 600s, but the wind stays cross-onshore from the NW. For a beach break like Banna, this is more of a drifty, blown-out mess than a classic surf session.
The Standout: Monday 27th July Morning
Now, this is the one. The morning of Monday the 27th of July is the best we’re going to see. The forecast shows a solid 10 ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the combined wave energy is a massive 1462. That’s a lot of juice. The wind is cross-onshore from the WNW, so it’s not perfect, but the note says “wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” This is a heads-up. At 10 ft, this is not for beginners. It’s expert territory. The waves will be powerful and heavy. For the experienced crew, this is going to be the session to aim for. The afternoon is still 10 ft swells and energy of 1865, but the wind is still cross-on, so the morning is your window.
The 28th of July still has size, with 8 ft to 8 ft swells and energy over 1000, but the wind is still cross-onshore, and it’s considered “marginal.” By the 29th, the swell dies back to nothing, and we’re back to the flat spell.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The 25th and 26th have size but poor conditions. The 27th of July morning is the big one – a powerful, expert-level swell, but it’s the best on offer. The 28th is a distant second option. After that, it’s flat again. Don’t expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 93 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 40 | 57 | 56 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 101 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:44AM3.87m | 8:55PM4.07m | 9:29AM3.69m | 9:40PM3.79m | 10:14AM3.48m | 10:27PM3.48m | 11:02AM3.27m | 11:19PM3.18m | 11:55AM3.10m | 00:20AM2.95m | 12:58PM3.00m | 1:32AM2.84m | 2:08PM3.00m | 2:47AM2.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.48m | 3:05AM0.23m | 3:18PM0.69m | 3:50AM0.52m | 4:06PM0.93m | 4:37AM0.83m | 5:01PM1.16m | 5:30AM1.12m | 6:08PM1.34m | 6:37AM1.34m | 7:26PM1.41m | 7:51AM1.42m | 8:40PM1.35m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
41 | 4 | 100 | 62 | 28 | 46 | 28 | 56 | 49 | 17 | 27 | 62 | 26 | 14 | 32 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 29 | 101 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 9 |
31 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 40 | 57 | 1 | 50 | 46 | — | 27 | 25 | — | 13 | 12 | — | 12 | 12 | — | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 7 | WNW 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 18 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — |
4 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | NE 3 | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 93 | — | — | 66 | — | — | 25 | — | 1 | 36 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 613 | 15 | 15 | 66 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 383 | 20 | 66 | 424 | 20 | 375 | 375 | 223 | 15 | 42 | 23 |
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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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