
Surf Forecasts:
Brandon Bay surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 3,949 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with WNW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | W 11 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
367 | 389 | 1739 | 2195 | 1787 | 822 | 423 | 255 | 172 | 178 | 264 | 471 | 725 | 748 | 2034 | 1283 | 731 | 542 | 838 | 3891 | 2396 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:46AM4.01m | 5:56PM4.26m | 6:23AM4.08m | 6:34PM4.25m | 6:57AM4.05m | 7:10PM4.12m | 7:31AM3.94m | 7:45PM3.90m | 8:04AM3.75m | 8:21PM3.63m | 8:38AM3.51m | 8:58PM3.31m | 9:15AM3.24m | 9:41PM3.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.15m | 00:05AM-0.16m | 12:17PM0.09m | 00:39AM-0.10m | 12:52PM0.13m | 1:12AM0.07m | 1:27PM0.26m | 1:45AM0.32m | 2:01PM0.48m | 2:17AM0.63m | 2:36PM0.75m | 2:51AM0.96m | 3:16PM1.06m | 3:30AM1.28m | |||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | 14 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | W 11 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | NNW 12 | N 12 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 |
367 | 389 | 1739 | 2195 | 1787 | 822 | 423 | 255 | 123 | 178 | 264 | 471 | 14 | 11 | — | 1283 | 731 | 542 | 838 | 3891 | 2396 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 15 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — |
— | 31 | — | — | — | 319 | 212 | 169 | 4 | 58 | 70 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 549 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | NNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 172 | — | — | — | 725 | 748 | 2034 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 231 | 10 | 369 | 578 | 374 | 445 | 374 | 1 | 10 | 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.










