Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 3,168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Banna Strand.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit grim. The forecast is pretty much a write-off for the first week. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions with strong onshore winds and choppy, messy waves. Don’t even bother paddling out for the first few days – it’s not worth it. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 63°F, but that’s small comfort when the surf is junk.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Saturday the 5th of September, and even then it’s only a marginal call. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the NW with a 11-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate (954). It’s a maybe, not a goer.
Then there’s another gap of poor days until we hit the middle of the second week. The standout window is shaping up for Tuesday the 15th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE and a solid 8ft swell from the WNW. The period is a nice 12 seconds, giving it some proper grunt, and the energy is strong (1564). This is excellent for experienced surfers – it’s a bit punchy for the groms, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be firing. The break is consistent, so you’ll get plenty of waves, but it’s exposed, so expect a crew out there.
The morning of Wednesday the 16th of September is also a head-turner, with a very long-period 14-second swell from the NW pumping in at 12ft. The energy is massive (4508). However, the wind is light and cross-onshore. The real problem is the size – this is too big for Banna Strand, and the file confirms it’s more than the break can handle. Stick to the Tuesday session for the best bet.
To sum it up: the first week is a total loss. The second week has a few marginal days, but the clear winner is Tuesday the 15th of September. That’s your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 178 | 178 | 96 | 186 | 266 | 351 | 440 | 758 | 1420 | 1594 | 2224 | 1107 | 625 | 237 | 65 | 162 | 582 | 573 | 480 | 3168 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:27PM3.88m | 8:52AM3.73m | 9:10PM3.64m | 9:37AM3.52m | 10:03PM3.35m | 10:35AM3.29m | 11:14PM3.09m | 11:53AM3.12m | 00:47AM2.97m | 1:26PM3.15m | 2:21AM3.10m | 2:47PM3.39m | 3:33AM3.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07PM0.42m | 2:28AM0.38m | 2:47PM0.60m | 3:09AM0.66m | 3:34PM0.85m | 4:00AM0.98m | 4:39PM1.11m | 5:13AM1.27m | 6:16PM1.26m | 7:00AM1.37m | 8:03PM1.11m | 8:33AM1.18m | 9:16PM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | 11 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | N 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | WNW 11 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | W 10 | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 70 | 1 | 178 | 67 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 103 | 758 | 1420 | 1594 | 2224 | 1107 | 625 | 237 | 65 | 162 | — | 573 | 232 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 13 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 89 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 7 | — | 55 | 26 | — | 165 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | N 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | SE 2 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 2 | S 3 | SW 4 | W 9 | — | WSW 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | — | 178 | 1 | 96 | 186 | 266 | 351 | 440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 15 | 582 | — | 480 | 3168 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 218 | 386 | 15 | 129 | 137 | 360 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 392 | 137 | 107 | 42 | 15 |
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