Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for Banna Strand over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow start. The first few days have some swell, but the wind is just a mess – cross-on and onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. We're not seeing any decent waves until the second week of the forecast. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, around 64°F.

We've got a few days of nothing recommended from the end of August right through the start of September. The wind is set to swing around on Monday, September 7th, and that's where the real interest starts. For the morning, we've got a glassy session on the cards with a light easterly. The swell is 6 ft from the west, with a clean 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (668). It's a consistent sandbar, so it should hold that shape well. This is the standout window – clean, offshore winds are a major positive, and the waves will be a fun size for intermediates. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The following afternoon, Tuesday September 8th, sees a drop in size to 2 ft from the west, but with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the southeast. The energy is weak (88), but it'll be a nice, clean session for a longboard or a foamie.

Now, there's a massive pulse of swell coming through on Thursday, September 3rd, but it's a monster. We're talking 13 ft from the west-northwest with a very long period of 13 seconds. The energy is extreme (4861). That is pure, raw power. For a beach break like Banna, that's going to be a washing machine. It's a "big wave" flag for experts only, and even then, the onshore wind will likely make it a close-out. This is more kite-surfing territory than paddle-surfing.

Later in the second week, around Thursday, September 10th, we get another good swell, 10 ft from the west-southwest, but the guidance says it's too big for this break. The combined energy is strong (1261). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the southeast in the morning, but the size is the problem. It's a similar story on Friday, September 11th, with an 8 ft swell from the west-northwest and a very long 13-second period, making it a big, powerful groundswell that will be tough to handle on a beach break.

So, the one to circle on the calendar is Monday, September 7th. It's the cleanest, most accessible surf in the whole run. Get on it. After that, the swell is either too big, too small, or the wind is on it.

Rusty, signing off.

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