Brandon Bay surf break

Brandon Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 29 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
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
18
1.7
NW
16
2.1
NW
15
1.9
NW
14
1.6
NW
14
1.5
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
2
NW
11
1.9
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
470
1542
1925
1407
990
734
414
337
297
265
260
245
211
211
208
132
105
132
250
1004
908
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ESE
20
E
10
ESE
15
SE
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SW
10
E
10
NE
15
N
10
N
15
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
4:15AM3.62m
4:41PM3.67m
4:53AM3.70m
5:14PM3.77m
5:29AM3.74m
5:46PM3.82m
6:03AM3.74m
6:17PM3.82m
6:36AM3.68m
6:48PM3.75m
7:10AM3.57m
7:22PM3.64m
7:46AM3.41m
7:57PM3.49m
Low Tide
10:24AM0.42m
10:42PM0.52m
10:57AM0.37m
11:15PM0.42m
11:29AM0.38m
11:48PM0.37m
12:00PM0.43m
00:20AM0.38m
12:31PM0.53m
00:52AM0.46m
1:03PM0.67m
1:26AM0.60m
1:37PM0.84m
2:02AM0.78m
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:03
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9:00
9:02
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:09
9:10
5
3
Temp °C
13
16
13
10
11
12
14
15
13
13
14
12
12
12
11
10
10
11
9
10
9
8
11
8
4
7
10
11
11
11
10
11
11
9
9
9
7
6
8
2
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
12
1.7
NW
16
2.1
NW
15
1.9
NW
14
1.6
NW
14
1.5
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.2
N
8
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
2
NW
11
1.9
NW
11
Energy kJ
333
1542
1925
1407
990
734
414
337
297
265
260
245
211
211
6
132
105
132
250
1004
908
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
18
1.1
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
470
302
188
77
74
88
66
34
18
8
3
4
6
10
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
5
0.1
S
7
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNW
14
Energy kJ
4
1
6
4
1
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
3
0.7
E
3
0.6
E
3
1.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
6
11
8
208
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
Distance (km)
14
5
14
21
4
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
4
50
6
6
588
398
994
614
398
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
5
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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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