Brandon Bay Surf Break

Brandon Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.26° N 10.07° W

Issued: 6 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Brandon Bay sea temperature is
16.3° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Brandon Bay surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 981 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with WNW swell.

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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.8
WNW
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
2.1
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
506
562
516
339
283
195
191
161
158
271
243
194
165
225
207
300
229
148
439
400
809
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SW
5
WNW
5
SE
5
SE
10
NW
5
E
5
E
10
N
5
N
5
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
8:41PM3.58m
9:12AM3.29m
9:20PM3.48m
9:55AM3.24m
10:03PM3.36m
10:42AM3.20m
10:54PM3.25m
11:37AM3.17m
11:55PM3.16m
12:40PM3.20m
1:05AM3.15m
1:48PM3.29m
2:20AM3.24m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.81m
2:48AM0.60m
2:56PM0.89m
3:27AM0.67m
3:40PM0.98m
4:11AM0.75m
4:31PM1.08m
5:04AM0.85m
5:35PM1.14m
6:09AM0.93m
6:50PM1.12m
7:22AM0.93m
8:06PM0.98m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:02
10:02
10:01
10:01
10:00
10:00
9:59
 mm
1
4
Temp °C
17
17
16
18
18
16
19
20
17
19
19
18
22
21
19
22
21
18
18
17
16
Feels °C
15
15
15
17
16
15
18
18
16
19
18
19
22
19
19
21
20
17
17
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
10
1.8
WNW
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
32
516
339
283
195
191
161
158
271
243
194
165
225
207
300
229
148
439
400
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
13
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
1.9
W
9
0.6
NW
4
2.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
506
562
16
809
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
10
23
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
22
0
0
21
0
0
14
14
14
72
227
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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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