Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for the imperial crew. This 16-day look at Banna Strand is a real grind. We’ve got some swell pulses, but the conditions are fighting us every step of the way. There’s no single day that’s a clear winner, just a few small windows where you might get a couple of rides.
From Tuesday, July 7th, right into Saturday, July 11th, the surf is just marginal. Wave heights are around 3 to 4 ft from the W/NW, but the wave energy is weak, sitting between 112 and 300 units. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, keeping the surface messy. Tuesday afternoon has a light offshore with 4 ft swell, but it’s flagged as marginal. Thursday morning, July 9th, has a 4 ft WSW swell with light onshore wind, but it’s not worth the drive.
A small clean-up happens Saturday, July 11th morning when the wind turns cross-off from the NNE. The surf drops to 3 ft, and it’s clean, but the energy is a low 113 units, so it’s small and weak. The next week is a write-off for paddle surfing. From Sunday, July 12th through to Tuesday, July 22nd, the swell drops to between 0.7 ft and 2 ft. The wind does go offshore or glassy a few times – Thursday, July 16th morning is glassy with 1.0 ft, and Friday, July 17th morning is glassy with 1 ft – but there’s no power behind it. This stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than surfing, especially when the breeze picks up.
The only big pulse comes on Wednesday, July 22nd. The combined swell energy jumps to 576 units in the morning and 695 in the afternoon, with a solid 7 ft WNW swell. That’s the real deal in terms of size. But the wind is a strong cross-onshore, blowing 15 to 19 mph, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. On a beach break like Banna Strand, that means blown-out, messy surf that’s only for the experts. The power is there, but the ride quality won't be.
So, what’s the pick? If you really have to get wet, the morning of Wednesday, July 8th offers the most consistent 4 ft swell, even with a light cross-on breeze. For the cleanest water, the glassy mornings of July 16th and 17th are perfect, but there’s nothing to ride. The 22nd has the size but not the quality. It’s a typical quiet period for this area, so a stretch of flat, poor surf is normal. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep your board in the car and wait for a better day.
Stay frothy, and don’t force it. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 289 | 289 | 302 | 262 | 241 | 275 | 264 | 171 | 218 | 294 | 360 | 113 | 90 | 59 | 33 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 53 | 95 | 100 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:59PM3.32m | 11:42AM3.25m | 11:59PM3.23m | 12:45PM3.27m | 1:10AM3.22m | 1:53PM3.37m | 2:24AM3.31m | 3:00PM3.54m | 3:34AM3.49m | 4:02PM3.77m | 4:37AM3.71m | 4:58PM4.02m | 5:33AM3.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:35PM1.11m | 5:08AM0.87m | 5:39PM1.18m | 6:13AM0.95m | 6:54PM1.16m | 7:27AM0.96m | 8:11PM1.01m | 8:39AM0.87m | 9:19PM0.76m | 9:42AM0.71m | 10:19PM0.47m | 10:39AM0.53m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:30AM0.38m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 |
 | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | 9:55 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | N 4 | N 4 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 289 | 289 | 302 | 262 | 241 | 275 | 264 | 171 | 218 | 294 | 360 | 113 | 90 | 59 | 33 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 95 | 100 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | WNW 12 | W 8 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | NNW 6 | — | W 21 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 59 | 82 | — | — | 24 | — | 4 | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 14 | W 7 | SW 19 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 19 | 4 | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | NE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 2 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 1 | — | 11 | 7 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 42 | 0 | 15 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 50 | 15 | 50 | 50 | 105 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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