
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 648 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright everyone, Rusty here with a look at the coming weeks for Banna Strand. Let’s be honest, the next few days are a bit of a write-off for proper surfing. We’ve got a bit of swell, but the wind is just not playing ball for most of the week, mixing in some onshore and cross-shore chop that’s making a mess of things. There’s a long gap from now until we see anything decent. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until the 10th of August, and even then, it’s tiny.
The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner wetsuit on the days it’s clean.
Let’s break it down. The whole first week is a write-off. From Friday the 7th right through the weekend, the onshore and cross-shore winds are just ruining what little swell is there. The 10th of August Monday morning is the first half-decent window. The wind goes glassy, but the swell is weak at 3ft from the W with a short period, and the wave energy is low (80). It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary. Tuesday morning on the 11th is clean but tiny at 1ft, so not worth getting excited about.
We then hit another dry spell until the 12th of August, Wednesday morning. Clean conditions with a light cross-offshore wind, and a 3ft WSW swell (151 energy). It’s surfable, but again, very ordinary.
The next real standout doesn’t show up until the 16th of August, Sunday morning. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We are looking at clean, glassy conditions with a solid 6ft W swell and a 10-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate (612). This is easily the best swell of the forecast period, and with the glassy wind, it’s going to be clean. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s promising. Just be aware this is a sandbar, so it can be a bit fickle.
Then on the 19th of August, Wednesday morning, we get another cracker. Clean conditions again with a cross-offshore breeze from the NE, and a solid 6ft W swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The energy is strong (510). This one has some punch, but that short period might make it a bit shut-down-y at times.
Finally, the 20th of August, Thursday morning, is another glassy morning with a 6ft W swell and a 9-second period (514 energy). Another good window.
The 21st of August, Friday morning, rounds things out with a clean 5ft W swell. It’s good, but not a standout.
So, to sum it up: the first nine days are a frustrating mix of onshore winds and small waves. The two true standouts, if you can wait, are the 16th of August Sunday morning with that glassy 6ft swell, and the 19th of August Wednesday morning with the clean 6ft surf. The 20th is also a very good option. It’s a long wait, but it looks like it’ll be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
576 | 588 | 355 | 255 | 355 | 280 | 295 | 118 | 80 | 55 | 25 | 15 | 121 | 173 | 151 | 113 | 275 | 377 | 305 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:48AM3.08m | 1:32PM3.23m | 2:17AM3.15m | 2:51PM3.41m | 3:34AM3.38m | 3:57PM3.71m | 4:35AM3.65m | 4:51PM4.02m | 5:26AM3.90m | 5:39PM4.27m | 6:11AM4.07m | 6:22PM4.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:24PM1.22m | 7:03AM1.19m | 7:59PM1.12m | 8:31AM1.09m | 9:16PM0.83m | 9:39AM0.86m | 10:16PM0.48m | 10:34AM0.60m | 11:07PM0.15m | 11:21AM0.36m | 11:52PM-0.09m | 12:05PM0.21m | 00:34AM-0.21m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
576 | 588 | 355 | 255 | 355 | 280 | 295 | 104 | 91 | 78 | 54 | 38 | 121 | 173 | 151 | 113 | 275 | 377 | 305 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 118 | 80 | 55 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | W 10 | NNW 10 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | SSW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 20 | 41 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 42 | 115 |
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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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