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Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.2° 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 16 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3627 | 9940 | 27090 | 14566 | 29301 | 18073 | 8890 | 1564 | 1081 | 650 | 419 | 243 | 204 | 1053 | 1569 | 1543 | 5278 | 5875 | 3772 | 1834 | 643 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:07AM 2.73 | 1:08PM 2.59 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:28PM 1.67 | 6:55AM 1.50 | 7:23PM 1.60 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | ||
| Sunset | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | - | 3 | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | -4 | -5 | -3 | -4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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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