Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

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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
12.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brandon Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 13th May)15ft (4.5m) 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 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NNW
12
1.7
NNW
11
1.2
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
1.8
N
7
2
N
7
1.4
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
2
NW
8
4
NW
10
4
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
3.5
NW
11
3.5
NNW
10
2.1
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1062
711
346
170
286
385
163
115
127
297
244
216
149
176
527
3050
5173
4688
2932
2395
799
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
35
NE
35
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
30
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
45
NW
45
NW
45
NNW
40
N
35
N
25
N
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:00AM2.83m
10:18PM2.98m
11:05AM2.72m
11:23PM2.91m
12:16PM2.75m
00:32AM2.95m
1:23PM2.90m
1:35AM3.09m
2:19PM3.15m
2:31AM3.30m
3:09PM3.44m
3:22AM3.55m
3:54PM3.72m
Low Tide
3:41PM1.39m
4:32AM1.28m
4:49PM1.50m
5:51AM1.28m
6:15PM1.48m
7:05AM1.15m
7:30PM1.32m
8:03AM0.92m
8:27PM1.07m
8:52AM0.65m
9:15PM0.78m
9:36AM0.41m
10:00PM0.49m
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
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9:15
9:17
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:25
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
10
11
11
9
12
11
9
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
10
10
10
10
11
11
10
7
6
5
-1
4
3
1
3
6
6
7
6
7
6
6
0
0
1
2
3
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NNW
12
1.7
NNW
11
1.2
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
1.4
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
9
0.4
NW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
2.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
1062
711
346
170
40
20
8
8
7
297
244
36
56
54
12
10
10
8
799
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
92
123
103
67
6
6
5
5
12
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
2
7
15
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
3
1.3
N
5
1.5
N
6
1.8
N
7
2
N
7
1.4
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
2
NW
8
4
NW
10
4
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
3.5
NW
11
3.5
NNW
10
Energy kJ
7
90
146
286
385
163
115
127
216
149
176
527
3050
5173
4688
2932
2395
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
17
14
399
638
280
631
647
428
121
389
192
121
648
6
824
990
374
434
422
121
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
5
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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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