Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 21 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
9.7° 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 (Mar 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 22nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 22nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 24th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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4
2
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0
0
0
0
2
1
2
4
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0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NW
2.4
NW
3
NW
3
NW
2.1
NW
2.4
NW
3
WNW
4
WNW
6
WNW
6
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
NW
3
NW
2.2
NW
1.6
NW
2.2
WNW
2.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)141314131214131216131313121211101316141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3659203636633267124921903045475517232112021050465312779126965295421486336364953855182
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
5
W
20
N
10
E
15
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
20
WSW
40
WNW
50
WNW
45
NW
35
NW
25
WNW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
WNW
40
NW
35
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:48AM
4.09
7:10PM
3.97
7:32AM
3.85
7:54PM
3.74
8:22AM
3.53
8:46PM
3.45
9:24AM
3.18
9:54PM
3.17
10:48AM
2.92
11:23PM
3.03
12:28PM
2.90
12:56AM
3.12
1:51PM
3.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:28AM
0.07
12:49PM
0.09
1:09AM
0.24
1:30PM
0.39
1:55AM
0.50
2:17PM
0.76
2:51AM
0.82
3:18PM
1.13
4:11AM
1.10
4:51PM
1.39
6:03AM
1.16
6:42PM
1.36
7:34AM
0.95
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-6:39--6:37--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:26--6:24-
Sunset--6:55--6:57--6:59--7:00--7:02--7:04--7:06
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light rain
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C910871011119978889101111111099
Feels °C (?)783255550-6-2-11458886-11
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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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