Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
17.5° C
1.6° 

Banna Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Banna Strand surf forecast from 6 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, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 650 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 7PM. 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 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (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 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Banna Strand for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook is pretty grim for a while. The water temperature is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than we’d expect for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s slightly out of the ordinary. The first week is a real struggle. The swell starts small at 2 ft from the WNW, with a weak wave energy of just 42, and it’s coming in straight onshore with a short period of 5 seconds. That’s not doing anyone any favours. The wind is howling onshore, and the surf quality is poor, so there’s really nothing to get excited about. The next few days don’t get much better. Friday morning is a bit bigger at 3 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the energy is still low.

Saturday morning on the 8th offers a bit of a bump with 4 ft swell from the WNW, but the cross-shore wind and choppy conditions mean it’s still a write-off. Sunday stays small and onshore, and the energy never really gets going. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, 10th August. The wind goes glassy, with a light 3 mph breeze from the SSW, and the swell drops to 3 ft from the WNW. The period is short at 8 seconds, and the energy is only 135, but the glassy conditions mean the surface will be clean. The problem is, the swell is so small and weak that it’s barely surfable. It’s a very ordinary morning.

The rest of that week is a mess. Tuesday and Wednesday have some clean-ish moments, but the swell is tiny or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak. The wave energy stays under 200 for most of the week. By the weekend of the 15th and 16th, it’s a total write-off with rain and onshore winds, and the swell drops to nothing.

The second week gets a bit more interesting, but it’s still not great. Monday morning, 17th August, shows a clean 4 ft swell from the W with a cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is 185, and it’s surfable, but again, it’s very ordinary. The following days show a building trend. By Wednesday the 19th, the swell is up to 6 ft from the W, but the wind is onshore and choppy, so it’s messy. The energy is moderate at 460, but the wind kills it.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday morning, 20th August. The swell hits 7 ft from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds and a strong wave energy of 1391. The wind is onshore, but the size and period are the best of the whole forecast. That’s a solid groundswell, but it’s going to be a bit of a beast. At 7 ft, it’s only for the experts, and the onshore wind will make it a bit of a challenge. It’s the best on offer, but it’s far from perfect. The rest of the second week is a mix of moderate swells but always with onshore or cross-onshore winds, so the quality is poor.

Overall, Banna Strand is a consistent spot, but this forecast is a tough one. It’s a long gap of poor conditions, and the only real standout is that Thursday morning the 20th. It’s a promising swell, but with the wind, it’s a bit of a gamble. I’d keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.7
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
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9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
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9
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8
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8
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8
0.7
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8
0.6
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7
0.5
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7
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11
1.2
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
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9
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W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
36
138
565
576
266
203
254
222
207
192
104
60
39
22
242
253
116
119
479
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
20
SW
15
SSW
10
W
15
W
10
WSW
5
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10
NW
5
SE
15
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
WSW
15
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High Tide
11:28PM3.19m
12:11PM3.20m
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
Low Tide
5:00PM1.12m
5:34AM1.09m
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
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Temp °C
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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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