Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 05 May 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
12.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 7th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
4
4
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
7
0.6
NW
14
2
NW
12
1.7
NW
13
1.6
NW
11
1.8
NNW
12
1.7
N
6
1.8
NNW
7
2.2
N
7
1.8
N
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2.1
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
217
246
145
67
42
25
130
1022
976
582
859
240
317
474
302
247
249
378
519
395
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
5
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
5
SSE
5
ENE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NE
40
NNE
40
N
45
N
40
N
30
NW
35
WNW
25
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:57PM3.49m
8:24AM3.21m
8:36PM3.31m
9:08AM3.00m
9:22PM3.13m
10:00AM2.83m
10:18PM2.98m
11:05AM2.72m
11:23PM2.91m
12:16PM2.75m
00:32AM2.95m
1:23PM2.90m
1:35AM3.09m
Low Tide
1:37PM0.84m
2:02AM0.78m
2:12PM1.03m
2:42AM0.98m
2:51PM1.22m
3:30AM1.16m
3:41PM1.39m
4:32AM1.28m
4:49PM1.50m
5:51AM1.28m
6:15PM1.48m
7:05AM1.15m
7:30PM1.32m
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
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6:03
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:52
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9:10
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:17
9:20
9:21
8
5
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
10
9
9
9
12
13
11
11
12
11
8
8
8
10
10
9
9
10
10
7
7
5
6
5
6
8
8
8
7
7
5
1
1
0
-1
-1
-1
1
2
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
7
0.6
NW
14
2
NW
12
1.7
NW
13
1.6
NW
11
1.8
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
W
9
1.5
NNW
9
Energy kJ
77
217
246
145
67
42
25
130
1022
976
582
859
114
40
20
17
17
15
15
13
395
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
11
0.1
N
12
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.5
WNW
7
0.3
W
15
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
W
8
Energy kJ
19
3
18
32
17
29
39
92
123
103
67
13
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.4
NW
11
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
5
10
2
1
29
7
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
1.7
N
6
1.8
NNW
7
2.2
N
7
1.8
N
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2.1
NNW
8
Energy kJ
8
240
317
474
302
247
249
378
519
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
6
6
19
5
227
0
0
23
0
0
17
14
285
385
410
647
647
646
646
647
354
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
4
4
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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