Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with NW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Banna Strand has got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a lot of days with tiny, weak swell and messy cross-shore winds. The water’s gonna be about average for this time of year around here, which is fine, but it won’t make up for the lack of push. Things get a little more interesting by Monday the 24th, with a chest-high swell from the NW showing up, but it’s still only a marginal call. The energy is moderate (406) but the wind is only just passable. You might get a few, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
Now, hold on to your boardies, because Wednesday the 26th is the real standout. Early morning, the wind goes glassy, dead calm, and that swell jumps up to a solid 6ft from the west. The period is a nice, long 11 seconds, giving it proper groundswell grunt. The combined energy is strong (646), and you’ll feel that in the water. This is a sandbar, so that long period will make the waves stand up, but it might also make them a bit growly and straight-running if the tide is wrong. Still, with glassy conditions, this is the best bet of the whole outlook. That morning session is the one to circle.
The following week gets a bit rowdy. From the 30th of August and into the 1st of September, we see swells pushing well over 8ft, hitting 12ft on the 30th. That’s expert territory – way too much juice for a beginner. The wind is a bit messy, and the energy is very strong (3307), so the ocean will be legitimately powerful. If you’re a seasoned charger, you might find a window, but keep your wits about you. The conditions are a bit cross-onshore, so it’ll be lumpy. For the average punter, this is a pass.
Overall, The gem is that Wednesday the 26th early morning. It’s the only real window of clean, glassy conditions with a solid, long-period groundswell. Everything else before that is flat and messy, and everything after is either too big or too windy for a good time. Keep your eyes on that forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
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 kJ | 1433 | 8 | 190 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 37 | 383 | 294 | 163 | 136 | 97 | 80 | 646 | 520 | 391 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:56AM3.05m | 11:27PM2.83m | 12:01PM2.86m | 00:49AM2.67m | 1:28PM2.82m | 2:23AM2.71m | 2:51PM2.96m | 3:33AM2.90m | 3:48PM3.21m | 4:19AM3.14m | 4:29PM3.47m | 4:57AM3.37m | 5:05PM3.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM1.25m | 5:03PM1.40m | 5:29AM1.53m | 6:34PM1.57m | 7:10AM1.66m | 8:16PM1.52m | 8:40AM1.55m | 9:24PM1.30m | 9:36AM1.33m | 10:09PM1.03m | 10:18AM1.08m | 10:46PM0.76m | 10:52AM0.83m | 11:18PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 190 | 22 | 26 | 88 | 26 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 22 | 30 | 383 | 294 | 163 | 136 | 97 | 80 | 2 | 520 | 391 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 26 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 13 | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 16 | NW 7 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | — | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 16 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 1433 | 931 | 186 | 188 | 165 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 646 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 628 | 575 | 389 | 115 | 107 | 26 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 50 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
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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).
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