Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a tough stretch ahead. We're looking at a pretty bleak run for a solid week and a half. From now, right through until about the 15th of August, there's not a single session I'd even paddle out for. The energy is just too weak or the wind is stuffing things up. A few days are totally flat, and the few times there's a pulse, it's ruined by cross-onshore winds or just short, weak junk. The only real action comes right at the end of the window. There's a big pulse of energy building for the 16th, but even that's got a major catch.

The one and only standout is Banna Strand right at the death. On Sunday morning, the 16th of August, a solid 12ft swell from the WNW is forecast to roll in, with a very long period of 10 seconds and massive combined energy of 2022. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the WSW. The problem? This is well into expert-only territory. At 12ft, it's way too big for anyone but the most experienced chargers. For a beginner or intermediate, it’s a washing machine. For an expert, the potential is there for big, powerful walls, but the sheer size means it’s a mission. In the afternoon, it drops to a still-massive 10ft with an even longer period of 11 seconds (2021 energy), still with light offshore winds. The same warning applies: expert paddlers only. For everyone else, this setup might actually look more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfing, as the huge swell and cross-onshore wind will be challenging to manage on a surfboard.

The water is sitting at about 64° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a game-changer, but your summer wetsuit will be fine.

So, to sum it up: don't bother for the next 10 days. It's a write-off. The only glimmer of hope is that big, expert-only swell on the 16th. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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