Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's suss what's on the cards for Banna Strand. We're in for a bit of a wait, to be honest. The first week or so is a real mixed bag of onshore winds and choppy conditions, with only a couple of glimmers of hope. The wave energy is mostly weak to moderate, with values ranging from 7 to 87 in that first period, meaning the ocean's just not got much push behind it. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first real standout doesn't pop up until Sunday, the 9th of August. That morning, it's looking glassy with a calm wind, and a solid 6ft groundswell from the NW with a period of 11 seconds. The combined swell energy is pumping in at a strong 765, so you're getting proper power. The afternoon stays glassy with light rain and a 6ft swell from the NW at 10 seconds (energy 640). This is the one to point your board at. The swell direction from NW matches up well with the optimum W direction from the guide, and with clean, glassy conditions, this is a winner for intermediate surfers.

Before that, there's a window on Friday, the 7th of August. The afternoon sees a 7ft swell from WNW with an 11-second period (energy 857) and an offshore wind, but the file flags it as marginal due to questionable tide conditions. Still, it's worth a look for the dedicated crew. The rest of that first week is mostly a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and poor surf.

After that Sunday session, the waves drop right off. From Monday the 10th through to Friday the 14th, we're into small, weak swell, mostly under 3ft and with poor conditions. It’s a dry spell, but you never know, forecasts can change.

Then, on Monday, the 17th of August, we get another interesting pulse. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period (energy 959) and a gentle cross-shore wind. The file calls it marginal for tide or conditions, but with that much energy, it's a big, powerful wave. It's pushing 7ft, so it's for experienced surfers only, and being a beach break with a long-period groundswell, it might race a bit. Still, it's the second standout.

Tuesday the 18th brings an 8ft swell from the NW with an 8-second period (energy 976), but with a fresh onshore wind, that's going to be a messy, blown-out mess—more of a kitesurfing day than a surfing one.

So, keep your eyes on the 9th of August for the cleanest, best-shaped waves. The 17th is a big pulse for the brave, but the conditions aren't as tidy. The rest of the run is mostly a waiting game.

Rusty.

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