Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 14 Jan 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
9.5° 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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 12 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
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0
2
3
3
2
2
1
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3
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3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNW
2.1
WSW
2.5
W
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
4.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
W
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)11121118171615151413121110109161514141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)389112117931456211900842783168992510823661569823425282164670562593594228531672486
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
10
WSW
20
NW
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
30
SE
35
ESE
30
SE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncrosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:06PM
2.84
2:31AM
3.08
3:02PM
3.00
3:19AM
3.27
3:48PM
3.18
4:01AM
3.48
4:27PM
3.34
4:38AM
3.66
5:03PM
3.48
5:13AM
3.81
5:38PM
3.58
5:47AM
3.91
6:13PM
3.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:15PM
1.28
8:51AM
1.12
9:04PM
1.13
9:35AM
0.92
9:45PM
0.96
10:14AM
0.72
10:22PM
0.79
10:49AM
0.54
10:56PM
0.65
11:23AM
0.39
11:29PM
0.54
11:56AM
0.28
12:02AM
0.48
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise8:42--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:38--8:37--
Sunset-4:54--4:55--4:58--4:59--5:00--5:02--5:04-
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
653135213-----11----2
Temp. °C91098778986657877799109
Feels °C (?)042311364121354440133
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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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