
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, looking ahead at the next couple of weeks for Banna Strand.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re in for a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions before anything decent shows up. From now, starting Saturday the 25th of July, right through to the end of the month, the surf is just not happening. The swell shows up, sure, but the wind is a mess. On Saturday morning we’ve got a 6ft swell from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, but that 12 mph onshore wind from the WSW just trashes it. By Saturday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 8ft from the NW with a bit better period at 10 seconds and the combined energy jumps to 1192 (moderate to strong), but still, that onshore wind ruins it. Sunday the 26th sees the biggest raw swell of this whole period – 10ft from the WNW, period 10 seconds, energy at 1424 – but it’s cross-onshore at 16 mph, so it’s choppy and poor. That size is also getting into expert-only territory for a beach break like this, but the wind kills any chance anyway.
We then slide into a flat, weak pattern. Monday through to the end of the month, the swell drops below 7ft, the period is short (8-9 seconds), and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore. There’s a brief moment on Thursday the 30th where the wind goes glassy in the morning, but the swell is only 2ft with a 7-second period – tiny and weak, combined energy just 57. Not worth paddling out for. Friday the 31st of July morning is the first time we get a hint of something clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 4ft NW swell, but the period is still short at 8 seconds and the energy is low. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
We then hit another gap. From the 1st of August right through to the 3rd, it’s back to tiny, weak, choppy conditions. Swell under 3ft, periods of 6-7 seconds. Not much to get excited about.
Now, here’s where we get a glimmer of hope. On Tuesday the 4th of August, we finally see something worth a mention. The morning session brings a 5ft swell from the WSW with a 10-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. It’s clean. The combined energy is 446 (moderate). It’s not huge, but it’s the best-looking conditions we’ve seen in over a week. For an intermediate surfer, this is the pick of the early part of the forecast.
But hold on – Wednesday the 5th of August morning is a real standout, but only for the brave. We’ve got a solid 12ft swell from the west, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 2224 (strong). The wind is cross-shore from the north at 16 mph, so it’ll be lumpy and powerful. This swell is too big for beginners and most intermediates – this is expert territory only. The forecast notes it might be too big for this break, so respect the ocean if you’re eyeing it off.
After that, we drop back down. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are marginal, with 3-5ft swells and light winds, but nothing clean enough to get excited about. Saturday the 8th of August morning is glassy but tiny (2ft), and Sunday the 9th of August morning is also glassy with a 2ft swell from the west, period 9 seconds, energy at 104. Surfable but very weak.
So, to wrap it up: if you’ve got patience, Tuesday the 4th of August morning is your best bet for a clean, manageable session. Wednesday the 5th of August is the big-wave day for experts only, but the wind won’t make it perfect. The rest of this 16-day window is mostly a write-off. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change, but this stretch looks like a lot of waiting around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
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353 | 1192 | 1384 | 1424 | 1314 | 1001 | 716 | 517 | 388 | 288 | 275 | 234 | 228 | 142 | 88 | 57 | 57 | 61 | 141 | 120 | 114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:13PM3.10m | 3:50AM3.00m | 4:07PM3.28m | 4:38AM3.17m | 4:51PM3.48m | 5:19AM3.35m | 5:29PM3.67m | 5:55AM3.49m | 6:04PM3.83m | 6:29AM3.61m | 6:38PM3.94m | 7:03AM3.68m | 7:10PM3.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:58AM1.38m | 9:38PM1.20m | 9:52AM1.24m | 10:25PM1.01m | 10:35AM1.06m | 11:05PM0.80m | 11:13AM0.89m | 11:41PM0.61m | 11:48AM0.73m | 00:15AM0.45m | 12:20PM0.61m | 00:47AM0.33m | 12:52PM0.54m | 1:18AM0.27m | |||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
85 | 1192 | — | — | — | 1001 | 716 | 517 | 388 | 288 | 275 | 234 | 228 | 142 | 88 | 57 | 57 | 61 | 8 | 25 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | — | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
353 | — | 1384 | 1424 | 1314 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | 120 | 114 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 381 | 678 | 575 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 352 | 19 | 14 | 218 | 218 | 15 | 375 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
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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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