Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Banna Strand over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a rough start. For the first few days, we’re looking at a real flat spell. The swell is there, but it’s weak and messy, with a combined energy reading of 289 (moderate) at best, but the wind is just ruining it. Cross-on breezes from the SW and NW are chopping everything up, and the wave period is a short 8 seconds, so there’s no power behind it. The water temp is 63°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight.

Tuesday 28th July through to Saturday 1st August is a write-off. The swell height hovers around 3ft to 5ft, but with that cross-on wind and short period, it’s nothing but poor surf conditions. You’d be fighting a choppy mess.

We finally get a little glimmer on Sunday 2nd August. The wind drops right off – glassy conditions in the morning – and the swell drops to just 1ft (WSW, 10 sec period). The combined energy is a very weak 39, so it’s tiny, but it’s clean. The afternoon bumps up to 2ft and the energy to 80, still glassy, and the wave comment calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the first breathable air in days.

Then we hit a dead zone again. Monday 3rd August through Wednesday 5th August has offshore winds, which is lovely, but the swell is pathetic – 0.7ft to 1.0ft. The combined energy is in single digits. You’d be floating more than surfing.

Things try to pick up on Thursday 6th August. A bump of 5ft (NNW, 6 sec period) shows up, with a combined energy of 148 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the NE, so it’s clean. But that period is only 6 seconds – super short, weak, and choppy. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” It’s better than nothing, but it’s not good.

Saturday 8th August has a bit more size – 4ft to 5ft (WNW, 9 sec period) and energy up to 336 (moderate). The morning is marginal, but the afternoon gets hit with a cross-on breeze. It’s a tease.

Sunday 9th August is similar. 4ft (W, 8 sec period) with cross-on wind in the morning, then onshore wind in the afternoon. Not a great picture.

The best chance in this whole outlook lands on Wednesday 12th August. The swell picks up to 5ft (W, 8 sec period) with a combined energy of 358 (moderate). The wind is cross from the SSW, so it’s a gentle cross-shore with only a slight chop. The wave comment calls it “marginal” but it’s the biggest and cleanest setup we’ve seen. This is a long-range call, so don’t pin your hopes on it just yet, but it’s the one to watch. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6ft, but the wind swings onshore, spoiling it.

Overall, Banna Strand is in a tough spot. There’s no standout day in the 16-day window. The closest we get is that Wednesday 12th August morning, but with an 8-second period and cross-shore wind, it’s more of a “maybe if you’re desperate” session than a proper one. The rest of the time, it’s either flat, choppy, or both. For a spot that’s consistent, this is a rare dry spell. Keep an eye on the forecasts – it tends not to stay this bad for long.

Rusty.

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