Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

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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
12.4° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 25th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 25th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
1
2
1
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.4
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
2
W
13
2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.5
W
14
1.4
W
12
1.5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
265
354
347
295
1443
1259
1002
985
657
469
318
223
123
65
19
18
17
94
547
617
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
SW
5
S
5
NE
10
N
0
E
5
ENE
0
NNE
10
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
15
SE
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:28AM3.14m
11:44PM3.30m
12:38PM3.09m
00:53AM3.22m
1:44PM3.14m
1:58AM3.22m
2:39PM3.24m
2:55AM3.26m
3:26PM3.36m
3:43AM3.33m
4:07PM3.47m
4:26AM3.40m
4:44PM3.57m
Low Tide
5:26PM1.19m
6:17AM0.84m
6:45PM1.21m
7:26AM0.84m
7:54PM1.12m
8:23AM0.81m
8:49PM0.99m
9:09AM0.77m
9:35PM0.85m
9:50AM0.73m
10:14PM0.73m
10:27AM0.70m
10:51PM0.64m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:38
9:40
9:42
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:46
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Temp °C
14
15
13
17
17
16
17
19
18
23
25
22
23
22
19
19
19
15
14
15
14
9
11
10
15
14
14
15
18
19
24
28
25
21
21
19
18
18
13
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.4
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
2
W
13
2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.5
W
14
1.4
W
12
1.5
W
12
Energy kJ
245
265
354
347
295
1443
1259
1002
985
657
469
318
223
123
65
13
18
17
94
547
617
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
N
6
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
18
0.5
WNW
16
0.1
W
20
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
SW
18
0.4
NW
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
10
1
8
6
138
7
7
7
3
12
19
12
5
15
9
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
17
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
1
29
12
4
10
11
8
9
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
4
5
1
1
4
7
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
4
231
4
0
1
0
5
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
106
0
282
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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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