Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Banna Strand.

To be honest, the next week and a half is pretty flat. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy surf from now until the 24th. The swell energy is barely registering, mostly under 100 (weak), and what little wave there is will be poor quality. You’ll see a few clean mornings, like the 18th and 21st, with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. The water is sitting at 64°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it.

The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Saturday, July 25th. The wind goes glassy, and a new swell pushes in from the NW at 6ft with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 735 (moderate). That’s a solid, clean start to the weekend. The afternoon turns a bit choppy, but the morning session is the pick of the first window.

Sunday, July 26th is a standout. The morning brings another glassy session, with a 6ft swell from the WNW, and the break cleans up nicely. The energy is 400 (moderate). This is clean, fun-sized surf – perfect for a longboard or a fish. The crowd factor is "often" here, so expect some company, but it’s worth it.

Now, things get serious and a bit wild. From Monday, July 27th through the end of the month, the ocean turns on. The swell jumps to 8ft on Monday morning, and by Tuesday evening it’s 10ft with a 12-second period and energy over 2000 (very strong). This is big, powerful groundswell. For a beach break like Banna Strand, that long period (over 11 seconds) tends to make the wave jack up and close out. It’s only for experts. The afternoon of the 27th is flagged as "too big for this break," so I’d only paddle out if you’re a local charger.

The real beast comes on Wednesday, July 29th: 13ft to 16ft NW swell, with energy hitting 3562 and 6059 (very strong). That’s a massive ocean. The wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy. This is not a paddle session; this is for the jet ski crew or the tow-in guys. The 30th drops slightly to 13ft, but it’s still heavy and not for the faint-hearted.

If you’re looking for the best of the best, I’d aim for Saturday, July 25th (morning) and Sunday, July 26th (morning). That’s where you get the combo of clean, glassy conditions, a nice moderate swell, and a break that’s just about right. After that, it’s either too weak or way too big.

Rusty, signing off.

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