Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 IST
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Banna Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Banna Strand surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, W swell with 8,342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banna Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
3
!
0
2
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
10
1.4
WSW
9
1.8
W
9
1.7
W
10
1.9
W
13
2.5
W
12
3
W
10
3
W
11
3
W
12
4
W
12
3.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2
W
12
1.7
WNW
11
5
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
10
2.5
W
10
2.3
W
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
441
355
539
557
1275
1928
1760
1896
2590
5061
3579
1779
1092
737
5158
2650
1384
1081
659
405
414
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SSW
25
WNW
25
W
15
S
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
25
W
15
SW
25
SW
10
S
10
WSW
25
WNW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
6:34PM3.75m
7:00AM3.52m
7:11PM3.70m
7:38AM3.43m
7:49PM3.63m
8:18AM3.32m
8:28PM3.52m
8:59AM3.19m
9:10PM3.41m
9:45AM3.09m
9:55PM3.30m
10:36AM3.04m
10:46PM3.21m
11:32AM3.04m
Low Tide
00:42AM0.57m
12:51PM0.79m
1:18AM0.64m
1:27PM0.87m
1:56AM0.73m
2:03PM0.98m
2:36AM0.83m
2:42PM1.09m
3:18AM0.92m
3:26PM1.20m
4:06AM0.99m
4:18PM1.29m
5:00AM1.02m
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5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
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9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
9:57
9:58
1
1
1
7
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
4
Temp °C
15
13
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
12
11
13
14
12
13
12
12
15
16
14
17
12
10
10
9
8
6
6
8
7
4
4
8
9
9
8
6
8
11
12
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
10
1.4
WSW
9
0.2
W
16
1.9
W
13
0.4
NW
7
3.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2
W
12
1.7
WNW
11
2.5
W
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
10
Energy kJ
441
355
21
1275
16
3579
1779
1092
737
1384
659
405
414
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
1.3
NW
11
0.7
SW
9
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
2
2
422
83
261
151
94
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
1.7
W
10
2.5
W
12
3
W
10
3
W
11
3
W
12
4
W
12
1.3
SSE
5
5
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
10
2.3
W
10
Energy kJ
539
557
1928
1760
1896
2590
5061
78
5158
2650
1081
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
42
14
333
364
23
218
375
454
266
502
137
15
15
0
15
129
15
15
375
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
5
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
5
3
4
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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Information about the Banna Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Banna Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Banna Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banna Strand 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 (Banna Strand) 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 Banna Strand 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 Banna Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 8 km (5 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 13 km (8 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Shannon.

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