Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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