Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 01 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 1.1°C warmer than 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 Friday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.8
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
9
1.2
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
464
325
341
298
392
520
313
520
335
138
99
98
163
281
233
220
217
165
63
142
307
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
15
NW
10
NNW
25
NNE
30
NNW
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
10
NE
15
N
10
SE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:29AM3.74m
5:46PM3.82m
6:03AM3.74m
6:17PM3.82m
6:36AM3.68m
6:48PM3.75m
7:10AM3.57m
7:22PM3.64m
7:46AM3.41m
7:57PM3.49m
8:24AM3.21m
8:36PM3.31m
9:08AM3.00m
9:22PM3.13m
Low Tide
11:29AM0.38m
11:48PM0.37m
12:00PM0.43m
00:20AM0.38m
12:31PM0.53m
00:52AM0.46m
1:03PM0.67m
1:26AM0.60m
1:37PM0.84m
2:02AM0.78m
2:12PM1.03m
2:42AM0.98m
2:51PM1.22m
3:30AM1.16m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
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clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
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6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
5:58
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9:05
9:06
9:07
9:09
9:10
9:13
9:15
1
1
4
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
12
12
12
11
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
10
10
9
9
9
5
8
8
13
11
10
10
9
9
5
4
5
6
8
7
6
4
5
5
4
6
1
4
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
NW
7
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
W
15
Energy kJ
464
325
341
298
392
520
138
99
98
163
233
220
120
56
20
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
N
8
0.6
NW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
59
34
17
4
64
9
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
0.7
N
7
0.5
N
7
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
8
Energy kJ
313
520
335
44
23
281
217
165
63
142
307
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
1
0
4
6
19
388
394
280
89
6
6
78
647
89
4
21
0
5
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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