Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Banna Strand.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta say, this is a frustrating forecast. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a real mixed bag, and for the most part, the conditions are just not playing nice. The first few days are a write-off thanks to strong, choppy cross-onshore winds. We’re looking at a 8 ft swell from the west on Monday the 7th, but it’s all messy and blown out.

Honestly, the only real standout in this whole run is shaping up to be a bit of a gamble, but it’s the one to circle on your calendar. That’s the morning of Saturday the 14th of September. The swell is easing back from a big 10 ft but it’s still a hefty size, and the wind is forecast to be light and cross-offshore from the SSW. The real story here is the period – a solid 12 seconds, giving it proper groundswell punch. The energy is moderate (1010), but the biggest positive is that the wind and tide are finally lining up. The swell direction is a touch WNW, so it’s not dead-optimum, but it’s close enough with that glassy window. It’s going to be big, maybe too big for beginners at 6 ft, but for an intermediate, this could be the session of the trip. Be aware, though, this is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Before that, there’s a small window of hope on Wednesday morning the 11th. The wind is light offshore from the west, but the swell is only 5 ft and the period is a short 8 seconds. It’s clean, but weak. Not a standout, just a possible morning score if you’re desperate.

The weekend leading into the 14th is a mess. Saturday the 12th has a whopping 10 ft swell with a very long 14-second period, but it’s cross-onshore. That long period and those big numbers (over 3000 energy) mean it’s powerful, but with the wind howling, it’s a no-go for surfing. Might be a kite session if you’re into that.

After the 14th, the wind turns ugly again. Monday the 15th has an 12 ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period, but a fresh onshore wind from the WSW will just ruin it. The rest of the week is a rinse and repeat of cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The 16th and 17th are big, but messy.

The last week of the outlook is a bit of a dead zone. The swell drops off, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the bottom line: hold out for the morning of Saturday the 14th. It’s the only true standout, a clean, powerful groundswell with glassy conditions. Everything else is a battle against the wind. Banna Strand is a consistent spot, but this forecast is a test of patience. These things can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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