Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 18 Jan 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
9.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Monday (Jan 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 24th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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3
2
0
0
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2
0
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0
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4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
W
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
W
4.5
W
3.5
WNW
2.3
W
3
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
5
W
5
W
4
W
3
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)101716161514141312161414131316161818161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)600105869304809750844209334419351121136277785302175635121081895581606614583742032531810
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
15
NW
10
W
30
ESE
15
ESE
5
NNW
25
SW
25
E
20
NE
35
NW
35
NW
10
WSW
45
SE
65
SE
45
SSW
55
SW
25
SSE
10
S
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossononcrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:13AM
3.81
5:38PM
3.58
5:47AM
3.91
6:13PM
3.64
6:21AM
3.95
6:47PM
3.65
6:55AM
3.93
7:24PM
3.63
7:32AM
3.84
8:02PM
3.56
8:11AM
3.69
8:45PM
3.45
8:57AM
3.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:56PM
0.65
11:23AM
0.39
11:29PM
0.54
11:56AM
0.28
12:02AM
0.48
12:29PM
0.22
12:36AM
0.48
1:03PM
0.22
1:11AM
0.53
1:38PM
0.29
1:50AM
0.63
2:18PM
0.43
2:34AM
0.79
3:03PM
0.64
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:33--8:33--8:30-
Sunset--5:02--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:08--5:10--5:13
heavy rain
light rain
clear
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
111-714--111-9249823--
Temp. °C888678777888667878999
Feels °C (?)244122-112104-2-7-3-415465
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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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