Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 08 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
9.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) 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 Sunday (Jan 11) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 10th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 10th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 15th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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 afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, near gales from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
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0
2
0
0
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2
4
0
0
0
2
0
3
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
4.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
1.7
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3
NW
3
NW
2.4
NW
2.3
NW
1.5
NNW
1.9
W
4
W
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)12121213121110101112111112131212121181717
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19602202556880873923185056375571338242153178316232752238816001380573513858510604
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
40
WNW
45
NW
40
WNW
15
WNW
20
S
40
S
20
SSE
50
S
50
SW
35
SW
25
SW
10
SE
50
NNW
40
NNW
40
WNW
30
SSW
35
W
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossoffcross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:53AM
3.51
9:30PM
3.20
9:41AM
3.22
10:20PM
3.03
10:35AM
2.97
11:17PM
2.91
11:40AM
2.81
12:23AM
2.88
12:55PM
2.76
1:31AM
2.94
2:06PM
2.84
2:31AM
3.08
3:02PM
3.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:32AM
0.87
3:05PM
0.70
3:21AM
1.09
3:55PM
0.97
4:20AM
1.29
4:53PM
1.20
5:33AM
1.41
6:03PM
1.34
6:51AM
1.41
7:14PM
1.36
7:58AM
1.30
8:15PM
1.28
8:51AM
1.12
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-8:47--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:42--8:41-
Sunset--4:46--4:49--4:50--4:51--4:52--4:54--4:55
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
6221--149422911-15--1-
Temp. °C888999111213111010968899878
Feels °C (?)0-2-21546540356-5-2-201346
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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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