Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 May 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
12.0° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
!
!
3
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
9
3
W
14
3
W
13
2.2
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
W
9
1.1
W
10
0.8
WNW
14
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.7
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
673
4112
2601
1369
536
424
328
545
447
431
300
235
188
135
125
220
254
786
661
625
827
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
SW
15
S
15
SSW
10
W
5
WNW
5
W
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
7:43PM4.05m
8:19AM3.76m
8:36PM3.87m
9:17AM3.52m
9:33PM3.66m
10:20AM3.30m
10:36PM3.46m
11:28AM3.14m
11:44PM3.30m
12:38PM3.09m
00:53AM3.22m
1:44PM3.14m
1:58AM3.22m
Low Tide
1:52AM0.14m
2:10PM0.55m
2:47AM0.34m
3:06PM0.81m
3:50AM0.56m
4:10PM1.04m
5:01AM0.74m
5:26PM1.19m
6:17AM0.84m
6:45PM1.21m
7:26AM0.84m
7:54PM1.12m
8:23AM0.81m
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:35
9:37
9:37
9:38
9:40
9:42
9:44
5
1
3
6
Temp °C
12
12
13
15
14
15
15
14
16
15
12
15
15
14
17
17
15
15
13
12
13
6
6
10
11
11
12
12
11
12
11
9
12
12
11
15
15
12
12
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
16
3
W
13
2.2
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
W
9
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.7
W
12
Energy kJ
330
2601
1369
536
424
328
545
447
431
300
235
188
135
125
220
194
786
661
625
827
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
17
0.8
WNW
14
Energy kJ
59
9
24
29
12
6
2
1
10
8
8
6
254
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
16
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
4
10
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
9
3
W
14
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSE
2
Energy kJ
673
4112
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
231
231
23
4
1
1
1
0
1
231
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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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