Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 30 May 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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Brandon Bay surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, W swell with 3,385 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
!
1
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.9
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
14
1.3
W
12
2.5
W
10
4
W
11
3.5
W
11
3
W
11
3
W
11
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
2.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
897
805
963
733
466
356
386
347
367
524
1179
510
1267
3385
2802
2451
2055
1114
1042
540
1316
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
25
S
25
SW
40
WSW
45
W
40
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
20
W
35
WNW
20
SW
35
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:19PM3.63m
5:42AM3.49m
5:54PM3.66m
6:19AM3.49m
6:30PM3.66m
6:56AM3.45m
7:07PM3.62m
7:34AM3.36m
7:44PM3.54m
8:13AM3.24m
8:24PM3.44m
8:55AM3.12m
9:05PM3.33m
9:40AM3.02m
Low Tide
11:26PM0.57m
11:37AM0.69m
00:02AM0.55m
12:12PM0.72m
00:37AM0.56m
12:47PM0.77m
1:14AM0.62m
1:22PM0.85m
1:52AM0.71m
1:59PM0.95m
2:31AM0.81m
2:38PM1.06m
3:14AM0.90m
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5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
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9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
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1
2
10
1
6
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
13
15
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
14
13
11
12
12
11
12
12
12
14
12
10
12
11
12
11
12
11
11
11
10
8
6
3
4
5
8
8
4
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.9
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
0.2
W
16
1.8
W
14
1.3
W
12
1.3
W
12
2.4
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
2.5
W
10
Energy kJ
897
805
963
733
466
356
386
347
367
21
1179
510
518
1042
522
1316
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
1.3
W
12
1.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
6
12
11
9
1
2
2
1
454
540
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
2
4
3
8
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
1.7
WSW
8
2.5
W
10
4
W
11
3.5
W
11
3
W
11
3
W
11
2.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
524
366
1267
3385
2802
2451
2055
1114
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
1
3
3
1
3
1
2
1
4
Distance (km)
169
1
1
23
1
4
1
4
148
148
1
10
409
391
588
398
10
385
445
10
231
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
4
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
4
2
1
3
1
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
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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