Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 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
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brandon Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
!
!
2
1
0
!
0
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
W
2.3
W
2.5
WNW
1.7
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.6
NW
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.6
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)1214141312121110109910151312191413121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11177274452222881462297919331130117650228818817891851327010724752287838
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSW
30
SW
20
S
35
S
40
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
30
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
5
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
ENE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
ononoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28
Sunset8:37--8:38--8:40--8:42--8:44--8:45--8:47--
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3-249121-------------
Temp. °C10101011111010991091214101213101114119
Feels °C (?)115452345679866756985
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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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