Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 17 Feb 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
9.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brandon Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 12 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 18th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 18th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 19th Feb)21ft (6.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brandon Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
2
3
0
0
0
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0
4
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0
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4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.1
W
1.2
W
2.1
WSW
2.4
W
4.5
W
6
WNW
4.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
4
W
4.5
WNW
3.5
W
3
W
1.9
W
Period(s) (?)121211111214131211111112161614141414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26531249335972162476901140458952379205829163311865074654916420767218844519229281142
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
40
SE
25
SE
20
S
10
SW
30
WNW
45
WNW
35
W
40
SSW
35
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
35
WSW
45
W
10
SW
15
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
crossononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15PM
3.75
5:24AM
4.08
5:48PM
3.88
5:57AM
4.16
6:22PM
3.94
6:31AM
4.14
6:57PM
3.93
7:08AM
4.04
7:34PM
3.83
7:48AM
3.84
8:15PM
3.65
8:34AM
3.56
9:04PM
3.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:01AM
0.20
11:08PM
0.36
11:32AM
0.03
11:41PM
0.24
12:04PM
-0.05
12:14AM
0.20
12:37PM
-0.03
12:49AM
0.25
1:12PM
0.10
1:27AM
0.38
1:50PM
0.33
2:10AM
0.60
2:35PM
0.64
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise7:52--7:50--7:48--7:46--7:43--7:41--7:39--
Sunset-5:55--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:02--6:05--6:07-
cloud
light rain
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light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
-2-3-2--2--3711532----
Temp. °C779999991112121112121211109101012
Feels °C (?)2-25563-11335567662-1666
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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 12 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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