Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 02 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
9.1° 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 Tuesday (Mar 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 3rd Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 6th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 7th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
3
3
3
4
0
0
0
4
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
2
0
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.9
W
1.8
W
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
W
3
W
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)131212111313121413131313191716141312121414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2884141585735072411708705286372424312172257121794134687675449026962457203732122977
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
ESE
5
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
S
10
SSW
50
NNW
40
N
20
N
10
S
20
SSW
20
SSE
25
S
30
SSW
25
S
30
S
35
S
35
S
25
NNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:45AM
4.14
5:12PM
3.96
5:21AM
4.21
5:46PM
4.00
5:56AM
4.18
6:19PM
3.97
6:29AM
4.06
6:50PM
3.85
7:02AM
3.85
7:21PM
3.68
7:35AM
3.59
7:53PM
3.46
8:10AM
3.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
0.34
10:55AM
-0.04
11:05PM
0.21
11:29AM
-0.09
11:39PM
0.16
12:01PM
-0.03
12:12AM
0.21
12:32PM
0.13
12:45AM
0.34
1:02PM
0.37
1:17AM
0.55
1:33PM
0.65
1:50AM
0.80
2:04PM
0.97
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09-
Sunset--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:27--6:29--6:30--6:32
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
------1491---------38-
Temp. °C98109121311577791011121112121068
Feels °C (?)3575898-6-2-123666654204
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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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