Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 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
11.9° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 19th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 19th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
2
1
0
0
!
!
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.1
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
9
3.5
W
14
3
W
13
2.3
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.9
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
920
433
160
488
890
4369
2628
1480
676
501
432
692
504
392
300
240
225
164
246
241
366
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
30
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
S
5
WNW
5
E
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
6:54PM4.16m
7:26AM3.95m
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
Low Tide
12:33PM0.16m
1:01AM0.01m
1:20PM0.32m
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
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:31
9:34
9:35
9:37
9:37
9:38
9:40
5
3
10
2
4
4
12
1
Temp °C
10
12
12
12
12
12
14
16
14
16
14
14
16
16
14
16
16
14
16
16
16
6
9
9
6
4
7
10
12
11
13
12
12
14
13
12
15
15
12
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.1
WSW
8
0.3
WNW
13
0.7
W
16
3.5
W
14
2.3
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
Energy kJ
920
433
160
35
252
4369
1480
676
501
432
692
504
392
300
240
225
164
246
241
189
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
NW
6
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
18
0.9
WNW
14
Energy kJ
98
4
35
2
8
2
1
1
10
8
8
6
366
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
17
6
4
4
2
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
1.8
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
9
3
W
13
0.3
SSW
2
0.3
SW
3
Energy kJ
4
488
890
2628
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
4
231
231
231
391
4
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
6
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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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