Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 06 Apr 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
9.9° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 6th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 6th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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 Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
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3
3
2
1
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0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NW
1.5
WSW
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)121117161515131211101413131314141413151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4214941074971535385488223451332972120263104457352142774201419737892713544545102551
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
30
S
15
SE
10
SE
5
SSW
10
NNW
5
NW
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
W
10
WNW
10
SE
45
S
25
W
5
E
10
SSE
25
NW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:18PM
3.49
8:41AM
3.25
8:54PM
3.25
9:22AM
2.98
9:39PM
3.01
10:16AM
2.73
10:41PM
2.81
11:35AM
2.57
12:07AM
2.73
1:08PM
2.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:59PM
0.75
2:20AM
0.77
2:32PM
1.01
2:57AM
1.04
3:09PM
1.28
3:44AM
1.31
3:59PM
1.52
4:59AM
1.51
5:28PM
1.67
6:55AM
1.50
7:23PM
1.60
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise7:03--7:01--7:00--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-8:22--8:22--8:24--8:27--8:28--8:30--8:31-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---11-------1---1----
Temp. °C111211131312910101099109810779109
Feels °C (?)468111211788567136701556
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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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