Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 05 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
9.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brandon Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) 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+) 9AM (Fri 6th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 6th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 11th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
2
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3
4
3
1
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0
0
0
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0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
4
W
3
W
3
W
3
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
6
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)131312131314141313141214141411121213131413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3707247019812198459858795372355325312905121119742702215120053671101348394509658553293
Wind
(km/h)
40
NNW
15
WNW
15
S
25
SSW
25
S
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
NW
10
NNW
0
NNE
10
SW
40
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
30
NW
40
NNW
30
NW
15
SSW
45
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscrossonononcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:19PM
3.97
6:29AM
4.06
6:50PM
3.85
7:02AM
3.85
7:21PM
3.68
7:35AM
3.59
7:53PM
3.46
8:10AM
3.29
8:27PM
3.21
8:50AM
2.99
9:11PM
2.95
9:43AM
2.71
10:16PM
2.73
11:09AM
2.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
0.21
12:32PM
0.13
12:45AM
0.34
1:02PM
0.37
1:17AM
0.55
1:33PM
0.65
1:50AM
0.80
2:04PM
0.97
2:26AM
1.09
2:41PM
1.28
3:14AM
1.39
3:34PM
1.56
4:39AM
1.62
Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:01
Sunset6:24--6:27--6:29--6:30--6:32--6:34--6:36--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--------42---13115---13
Temp. °C88891011111098788101010899810
Feels °C (?)-21235554453545885123-1
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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 12 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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