Surf Forecasts:
Brandon Bay surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 4,314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WSW swell.
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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 6 | 94 | 347 | 318 | 661 | 424 | 293 | 292 | 217 | 238 | 355 | 234 | 395 | 515 | 881 | 976 | 1310 | 3895 | 3574 | 1313 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:37PM4.05m | 7:00AM3.87m | 7:10PM4.04m | 7:33AM3.87m | 7:44PM3.96m | 8:08AM3.79m | 8:22PM3.79m | 8:47AM3.64m | 9:05PM3.55m | 9:33AM3.44m | 9:58PM3.28m | 10:31AM3.21m | 11:09PM3.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:22PM0.32m | 00:43AM0.06m | 12:53PM0.27m | 1:14AM0.07m | 1:27PM0.30m | 1:47AM0.18m | 2:02PM0.41m | 2:23AM0.37m | 2:42PM0.59m | 3:05AM0.64m | 3:30PM0.83m | 3:56AM0.95m | 4:35PM1.08m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | NNW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | N 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 |
10 | 6 | 94 | 347 | 318 | — | 117 | 293 | 292 | 217 | 238 | 355 | 96 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 3895 | 3574 | 1313 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WSW 4 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | W 16 | NNW 8 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
9 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 107 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 14 | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | — | — |
2 | 5 | — | — | — | 661 | 424 | — | — | — | — | — | 234 | 395 | 515 | 881 | 976 | 1310 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 344 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 381 | 517 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 354 | 148 | 602 | 1010 | 615 | 761 | 578 | 1 |
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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.











