Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 2,482 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the surf outlook for Banna Strand. To be honest, the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, with a lot of wind-ruined days, but there are a few windows where it’ll all come together. Let’s break it down.
The first half of the outlook is patchy. Tuesday the 8th is a write-off with a solid 10ft swell from the NW, but it’s getting smashed by a 22 mph cross-onshore wind, making it lumpy and poor. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 62°, about 3° above average for this time of year. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th stay marginal at best, with chest-high swell and cross-onshore winds keeping things choppy.
Friday the 11th is a rare glimmer. The morning sees a light offshore wind from the WNW, with 4ft swell from the west. The afternoon gets even better – glassy, with a 4ft swell from the WNW and barely any wind. The combined swell energy is moderate (435), but it’s only a marginal call. Still, if you’re free, this is the one to sneak out for.
Saturday the 12th is a bust. A big 10ft NW swell rolls in, but it’s paired with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind and a period of 12 seconds, making it a messy, powerful beast. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not clean.
Now, the standout. Sunday the 13th morning is the best on offer. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the NW, a 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. The combined swell energy is moderate (737), and the wind is clean. This is a solid, fun, surfable window. The break is Banna Strand, a sandbar setup that’s exposed to the west and consistent. It’s an intermediate wave, and crowds are often here, so expect company.
Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are marginal, with a mix of cross-offshore and side-shore winds, but nothing that’ll blow your socks off. Wednesday the 16th gets hammered by a 31 mph onshore gale, so stay home.
The second week has a few promising signals. Friday the 18th sees a huge 10ft WNW swell with a 11-second period, but it’s flagged as too big for the break. The combined energy is strong (2122), but only for the very experienced. Saturday the 19th morning is a winner – a 7ft WNW swell, a 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. Clean, with moderate energy (693).
But the real gem is Monday the 21st morning. The wind is glassy – 0 mph from the SE. The swell is 4ft from the west with a 11-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (647). This is going to be silky smooth, long-period groundswell. It’s a point break style wave here, so the long period will really shine. One of the best mornings of the whole outlook.
Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd stay marginal, with a mix of cross-shore winds and moderate swell, but nothing to get too excited about.
So, to sum it up: the best bets are Sunday 13th morning and Monday 21st morning. Sunday is the cleaner, more reliable call. Monday is the glassy dream. Get out there if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2051 | 1324 | 459 | 211 | 163 | 799 | 643 | 444 | 173 | 230 | 2067 | 2352 | 1448 | 880 | 568 | 328 | 144 | 104 | 599 | 738 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:26AM3.68m | 4:38PM4.03m | 5:11AM3.94m | 5:21PM4.25m | 5:51AM4.11m | 6:01PM4.36m | 6:27AM4.18m | 6:38PM4.34m | 7:02AM4.15m | 7:14PM4.21m | 7:35AM4.03m | 7:50PM4.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.41m | 10:25AM0.58m | 10:53PM0.10m | 11:07AM0.32m | 11:33PM-0.09m | 11:45AM0.16m | 00:09AM-0.16m | 12:22PM0.09m | 00:43AM-0.10m | 12:57PM0.13m | 1:17AM0.07m | 1:31PM0.27m | 1:49AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 459 | 211 | 163 | 799 | 643 | 444 | 173 | 230 | 2067 | 2352 | 1448 | 880 | 568 | 328 | 144 | 104 | 599 | 738 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | NW 9 | N 12 | N 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 153 | 105 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 128 | 109 | — | — | — | 275 | 169 | 99 | 99 | 64 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 9 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | NNW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | S 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 2051 | 1324 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 497 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 575 | 484 | 14 | 42 | 55 | 20 | 585 | 15 | 32 | 15 | 218 | 15 | 218 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 14 |
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