Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 IST
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Brandon Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brandon Bay sea temperature is
10.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brandon Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 24th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 24th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 25th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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2
2
3
0
0
0
0
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1
1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WNW
5
WNW
5
WNW
6.5
WNW
6
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.6
NW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
NW
3
NW
2.3
WNW
2.1
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)111715131313131212102117161413121111171514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22731464310465149121191087106075307317451457234812770852687976636242813581027989077105152
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
35
SSW
50
W
60
NW
50
NW
45
NW
25
NW
15
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
W
40
NW
40
NNW
15
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
ononononcrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
3.53
8:46PM
3.45
9:24AM
3.18
9:54PM
3.17
10:48AM
2.92
11:23PM
3.03
12:28PM
2.90
12:56AM
3.12
1:51PM
3.09
2:07AM
3.37
2:50PM
3.35
3:01AM
3.63
3:34PM
3.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:55AM
0.50
2:17PM
0.76
2:51AM
0.82
3:18PM
1.13
4:11AM
1.10
4:51PM
1.39
6:03AM
1.16
6:42PM
1.36
7:34AM
0.95
7:58PM
1.11
8:33AM
0.65
8:50PM
0.83
9:17AM
0.39
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
Sunrise-6:33--6:31--6:30--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20-
Sunset--6:59--7:00--7:02--7:04--7:06--7:07--7:08
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Rain (mm)
18232---251-22-------
Temp. °C11111077888101189888889101112
Feels °C (?)65-1-7-4-3-1367421-2-2222689
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Information about the Brandon Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Brandon Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brandon Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brandon Bay 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 (Brandon Bay) 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 Brandon Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Brandon Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tra Li which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Valentia, Bantry and Foynes.

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