Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, W swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what's on the cards for our local stretch.
We're looking at a pretty poor run of surf for the next week or so, but there's a couple of windows that could be worth a look if you're keen. The early days are a real write-off, but things start to show a hint of life by the end of the month.
The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until Sunday morning, the 30th of August. Banna Strand is the spot, and it's the only game in town. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual. That morning, we've got a 4ft swell rolling in from the west with a period of 9 seconds, giving us a moderate 207 units of energy. The wind will be a nice cross-off from the southeast, keeping things clean. It's a consistent sandbar, so it breaks often, but it's exposed and can get crowded. This is the pick of the first week but it's still only a small, average wave.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. Monday through to the following Saturday are all poor, with onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell sticks around but the wind just ruins it. The combined energy climbs through the week, hitting a strong 1426 units by Friday morning the 4th, but the 7ft WNW swell is hampered by a cross-shore wind. The period stretches to 12 seconds, suggesting a bit more punch, but it's not clean.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. On Sunday, the 6th of September, the afternoon brings a 10ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period and a massive 1536 units of energy. The wind is a cross-off from the southeast, making it look clean. However, the guidance warns this is too big for Banna Strand. It's a sandbar, and a 10ft swell with a 10-second period is going to be a beast, likely a washing machine for the competent only. The same goes for the Monday morning of the 7th. If you're an expert and you're frothing, you might find a pulse, but the average surfer should steer clear.
Looking further ahead, the second week has a couple of glimmers. On the morning of Thursday, the 10th of September, we get a 4ft swell from the WSW with a 10-second period and 318 units. The wind is light and offshore from the northeast, so it'll be glassy. It's a small, clean option.
Then, the real standout, but it's a long way out. On Friday morning, the 11th of September, we see a 15ft swell from the WNW with an 11-second period and a massive 4648 units of energy. The wind is a cross-shore from the north. Again, the guidance says it's too big for the break. This is a monster swell, and for a beach break, it's going to be a heavy, closed-out mess or a jet-ski-only session. It's a distant, exciting prospect, but for now, it's just a number on the chart.
So, to sum it up: the best of a bad lot is Sunday morning the 30th of August for a small, clean wave. If you're an expert, keep an eye on the 6th and 7th of September, but be prepared for a big, powerful ocean. The 10th of September is a gamble for a small clean session. Everything else, for the next week at least, is a skip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | N 4 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
149 | 113 | 53 | 33 | 25 | 16 | 21 | 46 | 212 | 207 | 157 | 279 | 220 | 133 | 264 | 176 | 217 | 115 | 246 | 505 | 544 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:30AM3.59m | 5:37PM3.93m | 6:02AM3.77m | 6:09PM4.07m | 6:33AM3.90m | 6:41PM4.14m | 7:05AM3.97m | 7:14PM4.14m | 7:38AM3.96m | 7:49PM4.05m | 8:13AM3.88m | 8:27PM3.88m | 8:52AM3.73m | 9:10PM3.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM0.61m | 11:48PM0.28m | 11:55AM0.44m | 00:18AM0.13m | 12:26PM0.33m | 00:48AM0.06m | 12:58PM0.28m | 1:19AM0.08m | 1:31PM0.31m | 1:52AM0.18m | 2:07PM0.42m | 2:28AM0.38m | 2:47PM0.60m | 3:09AM0.66m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 9 |
149 | 113 | 53 | 33 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 46 | 212 | 207 | 157 | 279 | 220 | 133 | 264 | 176 | 217 | 115 | 6 | 5 | 544 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | W 8 | NW 10 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 |
— | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 35 | 4 | 8 | 13 | — | 19 | 11 | — | 100 | 50 | 75 | 10 | 10 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | NW 11 | — | — | NW 9 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | W 18 | W 16 | — | — | SW 15 |
— | 3 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | N 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 8 | — |
8 | — | — | 25 | 25 | — | 21 | 29 | — | — | — | 42 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | 246 | 505 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 50 | 115 | 20 | 326 | 137 | 265 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 107 | 23 | 218 | 218 | 633 | 575 | 14 | 20 | 558 | 15 |
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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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