Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s been a bit of a flat and messy stretch lately, but things start to shift by next week.

Right now, the surf is pretty grim for Banna Strand. We’ve got a mix of weak, short-period windswell and poor conditions. The water temp is 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest suit just yet. For the first few days through Sunday the 13th, expect small, lumpy waves with onshore winds. There’s some energy in the water – around 367 (moderate) – but it’s all over the place, and it’s not breaking well.

We’re looking at a rough couple of days. A bigger swell kicks in on Saturday the 12th, but it’s way too big for this spot, pushing well over 8 feet. That’s a pass for paddle surfing. The beach is going to be a mess with strong cross-onshore winds and a lot of water moving around. If you’re a kiter, this might look more interesting, but for a surfer, it’s a no-go. The energy jumps up to 2026 – that’s strong – but it’s not doing us any favors.

There’s a gap in quality surf here for days. Monday and Tuesday the 14th and 15th are poor, with more onshore wind and messy conditions. The swell is there, but the wind just ruins it. Wednesday the 16th is still marginal. It’s not until the 18th that we see a real groundswell – 8-10 feet with a period of 12-13 seconds – but again, it’s forecast to be too big for this break. That’s a lot of water moving, but the sandbar isn’t handling it.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 19th sees a change. A clean cross-offshore wind (SSE) sets up, and we finally get some wave face. The swell drops to a more manageable 5-6 feet, out of the west-southwest, with a 9-second period. There’s still moderate energy (908) but the conditions are clean. This is the start of the better run. Sunday the 20th is similar, with clean 5-6 foot waves from the west-northwest.

The standout of the whole period might be Monday morning, the 21st of September. Glassy conditions – that’s a big deal. A light offshore breeze from the north, nearly flat calm, and a 7-foot west-northwest groundswell with a solid 11-second period. There’s moderate energy (1045) but the quality of the surf is going to be excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a bit bigger, so maybe not for the beginners, but for those who know what they’re doing, this is the pick of the bunch.

After that, the wind gets a bit messier on Tuesday the 22nd, but Wednesday morning the 23rd looks fun again – a clean cross-offshore wind with a 7-foot west swell. The period holds at 11 seconds, so there’s some push to it.

Keep an eye on Friday the 25th. Another clean morning with a cross-offshore wind and a 7-foot west-northwest swell. It’s going to be one of those crisp, clean days where the sandbar might just line up nicely.

So, looking at the whole 16 days, there are a couple of true standouts: Monday the 21st and Friday the 25th. If you can get out on those mornings, you’ll find the best of it. Just remember, long-period groundswell at a beach break can be a bit straight, but if the banks are right, it’ll be worth the paddle.

That’s the nod from me. Keep it salty.

Rusty

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