
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 955 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a tough stretch ahead. We're looking at a pretty bleak run for a solid week and a half. From now, right through until about the 15th of August, there's not a single session I'd even paddle out for. The energy is just too weak or the wind is stuffing things up. A few days are totally flat, and the few times there's a pulse, it's ruined by cross-onshore winds or just short, weak junk. The only real action comes right at the end of the window. There's a big pulse of energy building for the 16th, but even that's got a major catch.
The one and only standout is Banna Strand right at the death. On Sunday morning, the 16th of August, a solid 12ft swell from the WNW is forecast to roll in, with a very long period of 10 seconds and massive combined energy of 2022. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the WSW. The problem? This is well into expert-only territory. At 12ft, it's way too big for anyone but the most experienced chargers. For a beginner or intermediate, it’s a washing machine. For an expert, the potential is there for big, powerful walls, but the sheer size means it’s a mission. In the afternoon, it drops to a still-massive 10ft with an even longer period of 11 seconds (2021 energy), still with light offshore winds. The same warning applies: expert paddlers only. For everyone else, this setup might actually look more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfing, as the huge swell and cross-onshore wind will be challenging to manage on a surfboard.
The water is sitting at about 64° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a game-changer, but your summer wetsuit will be fine.
So, to sum it up: don't bother for the next 10 days. It's a write-off. The only glimmer of hope is that big, expert-only swell on the 16th. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
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55 | 23 | 17 | 73 | 86 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 782 | 636 | 746 | 110 | 53 | 21 | 227 | 273 | 267 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:43PM3.97m | 8:09AM3.70m | 8:17PM3.89m | 8:45AM3.65m | 8:53PM3.76m | 9:23AM3.56m | 9:35PM3.58m | 10:08AM3.44m | 10:24PM3.38m | 11:02AM3.30m | 11:28PM3.19m | 12:11PM3.20m | 00:48AM3.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:50AM0.28m | 1:57PM0.56m | 2:22AM0.34m | 2:33PM0.64m | 2:57AM0.46m | 3:12PM0.78m | 3:38AM0.64m | 4:00PM0.95m | 4:28AM0.87m | 5:00PM1.12m | 5:34AM1.09m | 6:24PM1.22m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
55 | 57 | 75 | 69 | 86 | 30 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 42 | — | — | — | 137 | 53 | 21 | 15 | 273 | 267 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | N 7 | — | W 15 |
24 | 23 | 17 | 73 | 45 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | 17 | 58 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 7 | — | — | — |
1 | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 15 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | SE 3 | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 49 | 782 | 636 | 746 | 110 | — | — | 227 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 26 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 137 | 330 | 575 | 575 | 115 | 575 | 295 | 388 | 629 | 218 |
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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.











