
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 2,354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with W 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 (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for Banna Strand over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got a couple of sessions that are gonna be worth paddling out for.
Right off the bat, the water's a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 62°F, so you might get away with a slightly thinner wetsuit.
We're looking at a lot of chop and cross-on wind through the first week. The swell shows up, but the conditions are messy. On Wednesday the 9th, we've got a 6ft WNW swell, but that cross-on wind is gonna make it a bumpy ride. The energy is moderate (459). Thursday the 10th bumps up to a 7ft W swell with a solid 10-second period, giving us a punchy 834 energy reading, but again, that 12-15 mph cross-on wind is the spoiler. It's gonna be a grindy, choppy session. Friday the 11th is similar, with 5ft to 6ft WNW swell but the wind just won't let up.
Saturday the 12th sees a big jump in size – a 10ft WNW swell with a long 12-second period, pushing the energy right up to 2354. That's serious power, but it's also serious wind, and for a beach break, that's gonna be a washing machine. For the experienced crew only, and even then, it's a mess.
Then we get a little window. Sunday morning, September 13th, is our first standout. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the NW with a nice 11-second period, giving us 642 energy. But the real story is the wind – a light SE cross-off breeze at 6 mph. That's gonna clean up the face and give you some proper lines. This is your best bet for the first week.
After that, we go into a dry spell. The swell drops right off on Monday, with a 3ft WSW wind swell that's just poor. Tuesday and Wednesday are marginal, with the wind switching around and keeping things bumpy. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are a write-off, with onshore winds again.
Now, hold on to your boards, because the second week has a real standout. We've got a gap of a few days with nothing much, but then the charts start lighting up. Monday, September 21st, is the best call of the whole outlook. The morning session is absolutely magic. We've got a 7ft WNW swell, with a long 13-second period, giving us strong energy (1341). But the wind? Dead offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. That's the dream. Clean, lined-up groundswell. The afternoon session is even better in terms of wind – glassy, with a 6ft swell and 11-second period. It's gonna be a bit crowded for sure, as that's a rare treat, but it's worth fighting for. This is for experienced surfers and up, as that size and power is no joke.
Tuesday the 22nd brings a 8ft swell, but the cross-on wind returns, chopping it up. Wednesday the 23rd is marginal again with cross-shore wind. The final day, Thursday the 24th, shows a massive 10ft WNW swell with a 12-second period and a massive 2454 energy reading, but it's blowing onshore and too big for this break. Leave that one for the big-wave chargers or the kites.
So, in short, the first week is a slog with a decent window on Sunday morning. The second week holds the real prize on Monday, September 21st, with clean, offshore, groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WSW 8 | WNW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
459 | 211 | 183 | 834 | 716 | 417 | 359 | 389 | 1367 | 2354 | 1243 | 928 | 462 | 335 | 150 | 133 | 189 | 556 | 415 | 692 | 859 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:38PM4.03m | 5:11AM3.94m | 5:21PM4.25m | 5:51AM4.11m | 6:01PM4.36m | 6:27AM4.18m | 6:38PM4.34m | 7:02AM4.15m | 7:14PM4.21m | 7:35AM4.03m | 7:50PM4.00m | 8:08AM3.84m | 8:25PM3.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.58m | 10:53PM0.10m | 11:07AM0.32m | 11:33PM-0.09m | 11:45AM0.16m | 00:09AM-0.16m | 12:22PM0.09m | 00:43AM-0.10m | 12:57PM0.13m | 1:17AM0.07m | 1:31PM0.27m | 1:49AM0.33m | 2:05PM0.49m | 2:21AM0.65m | |||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 28 | 9 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 10 | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — |
459 | 211 | 183 | 834 | 1 | 1 | 359 | 389 | 1367 | 2354 | 1243 | 928 | 462 | 335 | 124 | 133 | 186 | 556 | 415 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | NNW 13 | N 12 | — | — |
153 | 132 | 23 | 5 | — | — | — | 97 | — | — | 575 | 332 | 180 | 138 | 150 | 62 | 189 | 17 | 11 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 9 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 7 | — | — | — |
— | 8 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | 716 | 417 | — | — | 260 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 692 | 859 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 42 | 55 | 20 | 585 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 385 | 368 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 23 | 218 | 23 | 14 | 26 | 105 | 359 |
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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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