Brandon Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.26° N 10.07° W

Brandon Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brandon Bay sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.4° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, W swell with 7,900 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. 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 (Oct 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 17th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 20th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue night).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
W
10
1.2
W
12
0.7
WNW
17
1.8
WNW
15
2.3
WNW
14
2.5
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
14
2.4
W
13
4
WNW
11
2.3
NW
14
3.5
WNW
14
3
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
12
3
WSW
10
5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2020
1641
1216
917
642
328
136
420
315
1452
2136
2315
1605
1962
4128
2216
4756
3383
2013
1758
7482
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
25
NNW
15
NE
10
E
5
SE
5
ESE
5
SE
5
N
5
ESE
10
SE
5
SSE
10
SE
25
S
30
S
45
NW
25
W
30
WSW
30
W
20
SW
25
SSE
50
W
Wind State
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on
cross
cross-off
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off
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glassy
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glassy
off
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cross-on
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cross-on
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off
cross-on
High Tide
9:11PM2.99m
9:27AM3.03m
10:08PM2.74m
10:30AM2.82m
11:26PM2.58m
11:53AM2.74m
00:55AM2.60m
1:15PM2.82m
2:07AM2.79m
2:17PM3.02m
2:56AM3.06m
3:04PM3.27m
3:36AM3.35m
Low Tide
2:46PM1.01m
2:57AM1.28m
3:35PM1.28m
3:49AM1.52m
4:51PM1.48m
5:19AM1.68m
6:43PM1.48m
7:11AM1.61m
7:59PM1.28m
8:17AM1.38m
8:47PM1.01m
9:03AM1.11m
9:25PM0.72m
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Temp °C
13
13
12
9
11
10
10
10
10
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11
10
13
11
11
11
11
11
12
14
14
Feels °C
7
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
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6
5
2
5
4
3
6
3
7
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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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