Brandon Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.26° N 10.07° W

Brandon Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brandon Bay sea temperature is
18.0° C
2.0° 

Brandon Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Brandon Bay surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,203 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Rating
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
8
1
W
8
1.3
WNW
8
1
NW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
1.2
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.9
WSW
7
1.6
W
7
1.6
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.8
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
192
109
137
201
122
120
84
90
45
181
78
97
267
310
355
434
631
749
961
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
NW
10
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
W
15
S
15
S
10
W
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:18PM4.31m
6:49AM4.04m
6:59PM4.33m
7:29AM4.01m
7:39PM4.21m
8:07AM3.89m
8:18PM3.99m
8:44AM3.71m
8:57PM3.70m
9:22AM3.47m
9:38PM3.37m
10:03AM3.22m
10:24PM3.04m
Low Tide
00:29AM-0.20m
12:41PM0.14m
1:08AM-0.18m
1:20PM0.18m
1:46AM-0.03m
1:58PM0.32m
2:23AM0.22m
2:37PM0.54m
2:59AM0.54m
3:17PM0.80m
3:38AM0.88m
4:01PM1.09m
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9:09
9:07
9:06
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9:00
8:59
8:57
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Temp °C
21
18
16
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Feels °C
20
18
16
12
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12
16
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18
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17
14
12
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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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