Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ve had a look at what’s on offer here at Banna Strand for the next couple of weeks. Grab a coffee, because we’re in for a bit of a flat spell before the ocean wakes up. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Then we get a sniff of something better, but it’s way out there and comes with warnings.

Right now, and for the rest of July, it’s a tough scene. Monday the 27th kicks off with a 6-foot swell from the WNW at a period of 9 seconds. That’s got moderate energy at 573, but with a cross-on SW wind at 12 mph, the water’s already choppy and messy. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual. Tuesday and Wednesday don’t get any better – cross-on winds, dropping swell heights, and a lot of poor surf conditions. We’re looking at 5-foot Tuesday morning and 4-foot Wednesday, both with underwhelming period. Thursday and Friday are much the same story, just more of the same onshore wind and weak, choppy waves.

Into the first weekend of August, it goes quiet. Saturday the 1st has small 4-foot swell but it’s onshore and fleeting. Then from Sunday the 2nd through to about Wednesday the 5th, we hit a flat patch. The swell drops to 1 feet and below – seriously ankle-snappers. Combine that with mostly glassy or clean conditions. The wave energy is pitiful, barely hitting 26 at best. The water’s calm though, so if you want to float on a board, that’s your window. There’s no surf to speak of.

Now, Thursday the 6th of August shows a glimmer. A morning push of 3 feet from the NNW, period of just 5 seconds, but the wind is glassy and the water’s clean. Energy is low at 60, so it’s surfable but ordinary. That’s more of a “maybe you find a little closeout if you’re desperate” day.

The real standout, if you can wait, lands on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning session looks special – solid 10-foot swell from the WNW at 10 seconds. That’s strong energy, clocking in at 1593, which is a lot of juice. Wind is a light cross-off, so the face should be clean. But here’s the big caveat: that’s a lot of water. Over 8 feet means it’s for experts only. If you know what you’re doing, this could be the best wave of the window. The swell direction is W, and Banna is exposed, so it lines up. That afternoon though, the onshore wind and rain showers arrive, so grab the morning slot. Sunday the 9th is still big but messy, with onshore winds gusting up to 25 mph.

Monday the 10th through to Tuesday the 11th, it trickles away, with zero energy on the Monday and then small, lumpy leftovers by Tuesday. The whole period is a mixed bag: a long wait for a big, expert-only day and a lot of nothing in between.

Take it from Rusty – keep an eye on that Saturday 8th morning. The rest is for resting.

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