Brandon Bay Surf Break

Brandon Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.26° N 10.07° W

Issued: 6 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brandon Bay sea temperature is
16.8° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Brandon Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Brandon Bay surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 788 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with W 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
0
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
10
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
2
W
9
2.1
WNW
9
1.7
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
998
555
394
296
254
332
334
661
705
484
421
252
196
161
267
232
232
232
202
254
363
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
5
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
0
SSW
5
NW
5
ESE
Wind State
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
7:29PM3.70m
7:56AM3.39m
8:05PM3.66m
8:33AM3.34m
8:41PM3.58m
9:12AM3.29m
9:20PM3.48m
9:55AM3.24m
10:03PM3.36m
10:42AM3.20m
10:54PM3.25m
11:37AM3.17m
11:55PM3.16m
Low Tide
1:08PM0.73m
1:38AM0.52m
1:43PM0.75m
2:13AM0.55m
2:18PM0.81m
2:48AM0.60m
2:56PM0.89m
3:27AM0.67m
3:40PM0.98m
4:11AM0.75m
4:31PM1.08m
5:04AM0.85m
5:35PM1.14m
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:04
10:04
10:02
10:02
10:01
10:01
10:00
 mm
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
16
15
18
18
16
15
16
16
19
19
16
20
20
18
19
19
18
Feels °C
12
12
14
13
15
13
15
15
14
13
14
15
17
16
14
19
19
18
19
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
10
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
9
1.7
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
998
555
394
296
254
226
301
705
484
421
252
196
161
267
232
232
232
202
254
363
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
19
Energy kJ
176
108
91
88
1
1
1
1
1
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
Energy kJ
7
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
1.3
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
2
W
9
Energy kJ
16
332
334
661
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
14
14
0
4
23
23
23
778
1
10
1
4
23
23
0
1
4
1
0
22
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
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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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