Banna Strand Surf Break

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Issued: 6 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
16.5° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Banna Strand surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 586 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 4th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first week is pretty grim. From Friday the 3rd right through to Tuesday the 7th of July, it’s a write-off. We’ve got a mix of strong cross-onshore winds and choppy, messy conditions. There’s wave energy there—moderate stuff, around (428 to 586)—but it’s just not rideable. The 6ft swell on Saturday the 4th might look tempting, but with that 15 mph WSW wind stripping the face off it, you’re better off staying home.

We finally get a break in the weather on Wednesday the 8th of July. It’s tiny—just 3ft of a WNW swell—but for the first time in days, it’s glassy. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 62°, which is nice. But honestly, the waves are ordinary. This pattern of small, clean but weak surf carries through Thursday the 9th and into Friday the 10th. On Friday morning the 10th, things get a bit more interesting: the swell period jumps to 11 seconds, and combined energy kicks up to (308). It’s still only 4ft, but that’s a good sign of some groundswell pushing in. The glassy conditions will make it look clean, but it’s not a standout.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are nothing special—small and clean-ish, but weak. The real news is Monday the 13th of July. That morning, we’ve got a 4ft WNW groundswell with a 12-second period, glassy winds, and energy jumping to (466). That’s the first proper session of the window. Tuesday the 14th keeps that going: 5ft from the west, clean offshore winds, and good energy at (446). That’s a solid, fun wave for intermediates. Not a monster, but clean and working.

Wednesday the 15th drops off, and Thursday the 16th is just a mess with 18-21 mph winds. Then Friday the 17th is flat. But hang in there, because Saturday the 18th of July is the one. We’re looking at 6ft from the WSW, a very long 13-second period, and a combined energy of (837). That’s strong. The morning is clean with light offshore winds. This is the standout of the whole forecast. It’s getting into expert territory with that size, so if you’re not comfortable in overhead surf, maybe sit this one out or head somewhere mellow. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so hit it early.

Banna Strand is a sandbar setup, exposed to the west, and it’s consistent. It can get crowded often, so expect company for that Saturday morning session. The optimum swell direction is west, and that Saturday swell is coming from the WSW—close enough to light it up.

Overall, the first 10 days are a dud, but the second week has two clear windows: Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th for fun, clean waves, and then Saturday the 18th for the real deal. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.8
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
347
254
379
516
586
413
284
234
190
202
212
171
171
180
154
132
169
180
184
148
127
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
W
15
WNW
0
WNW
0
E
10
NNW
5
SSE
5
SE
10
NW
0
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:09PM3.74m
8:38AM3.42m
8:46PM3.66m
9:17AM3.37m
9:24PM3.56m
9:59AM3.32m
10:08PM3.44m
10:47AM3.27m
10:59PM3.32m
11:42AM3.25m
11:59PM3.23m
12:45PM3.27m
1:10AM3.22m
Low Tide
1:47PM0.78m
2:17AM0.56m
2:22PM0.84m
2:53AM0.61m
3:01PM0.92m
3:31AM0.68m
3:44PM1.02m
4:15AM0.77m
4:35PM1.11m
5:08AM0.87m
5:39PM1.18m
6:13AM0.95m
6:54PM1.16m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
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10:02
10:02
10:01
10:01
10:00
10:00
10:00
 mm
Temp °C
17
16
17
19
18
16
18
19
16
18
18
16
19
18
17
21
21
19
21
20
19
Feels °C
15
14
14
15
14
14
16
17
14
16
16
14
17
16
16
20
20
19
20
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
NW
10
0.4
W
10
1.9
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
9
Energy kJ
347
254
222
32
586
413
284
234
190
202
212
171
171
180
154
132
169
180
184
148
127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
74
86
1
1
1
1
1
1
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
7
69
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
4
1.4
W
10
1.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
26
379
516
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
41
330
218
390
886
15
19
42
42
20
23
20
42
515
0
0
19
0
0
41
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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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