Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
17.6° C
1.8° 

Banna Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Banna Strand surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, W swell with 360 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banna Strand this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ve had a look at what’s on offer here at Banna Strand for the next couple of weeks. Grab a coffee, because we’re in for a bit of a flat spell before the ocean wakes up. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Then we get a sniff of something better, but it’s way out there and comes with warnings.

Right now, and for the rest of July, it’s a tough scene. Monday the 27th kicks off with a 6-foot swell from the WNW at a period of 9 seconds. That’s got moderate energy at 573, but with a cross-on SW wind at 12 mph, the water’s already choppy and messy. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual. Tuesday and Wednesday don’t get any better – cross-on winds, dropping swell heights, and a lot of poor surf conditions. We’re looking at 5-foot Tuesday morning and 4-foot Wednesday, both with underwhelming period. Thursday and Friday are much the same story, just more of the same onshore wind and weak, choppy waves.

Into the first weekend of August, it goes quiet. Saturday the 1st has small 4-foot swell but it’s onshore and fleeting. Then from Sunday the 2nd through to about Wednesday the 5th, we hit a flat patch. The swell drops to 1 feet and below – seriously ankle-snappers. Combine that with mostly glassy or clean conditions. The wave energy is pitiful, barely hitting 26 at best. The water’s calm though, so if you want to float on a board, that’s your window. There’s no surf to speak of.

Now, Thursday the 6th of August shows a glimmer. A morning push of 3 feet from the NNW, period of just 5 seconds, but the wind is glassy and the water’s clean. Energy is low at 60, so it’s surfable but ordinary. That’s more of a “maybe you find a little closeout if you’re desperate” day.

The real standout, if you can wait, lands on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning session looks special – solid 10-foot swell from the WNW at 10 seconds. That’s strong energy, clocking in at 1593, which is a lot of juice. Wind is a light cross-off, so the face should be clean. But here’s the big caveat: that’s a lot of water. Over 8 feet means it’s for experts only. If you know what you’re doing, this could be the best wave of the window. The swell direction is W, and Banna is exposed, so it lines up. That afternoon though, the onshore wind and rain showers arrive, so grab the morning slot. Sunday the 9th is still big but messy, with onshore winds gusting up to 25 mph.

Monday the 10th through to Tuesday the 11th, it trickles away, with zero energy on the Monday and then small, lumpy leftovers by Tuesday. The whole period is a mixed bag: a long wait for a big, expert-only day and a lot of nothing in between.

Take it from Rusty – keep an eye on that Saturday 8th morning. The rest is for resting.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Monday
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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168
151
238
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110
118
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16
10
7
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Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
W
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WSW
20
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25
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20
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15
WNW
10
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5
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5
NE
15
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15
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5
NNW
15
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High Tide
5:19AM3.35m
5:29PM3.67m
5:55AM3.49m
6:04PM3.83m
6:29AM3.61m
6:38PM3.94m
7:03AM3.68m
7:10PM3.99m
7:36AM3.71m
7:43PM3.97m
8:09AM3.70m
8:17PM3.89m
8:45AM3.65m
8:53PM3.76m
Low Tide
11:13AM0.89m
11:41PM0.61m
11:48AM0.73m
00:15AM0.45m
12:20PM0.61m
00:47AM0.33m
12:52PM0.54m
1:18AM0.27m
1:24PM0.52m
1:50AM0.28m
1:57PM0.56m
2:22AM0.34m
2:33PM0.64m
2:57AM0.46m
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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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