
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, W swell with 375 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 0.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Banna Strand has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I’ll be honest with you – it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first week is pretty grim, with hardly anything worth paddling out for. We’ve got a long dry spell from now until about the 20th of August where the surf is either tiny, onshore, or just plain messy.
The real action, the standout window, is looking like it’ll hit us around the morning of Thursday, the 21st of August. That’s your best bet by a long shot.
So, starting off, from Sunday the 9th through the middle of the week, we’re looking at weak, short-period swell from the W and WNW. The energy is pathetic – we’re talking readings in the low hundreds and even dropping to single digits. The wind is mostly junk, coming onshore or cross-shore, making a mess of things. There’s a brief moment on Monday morning the 10th with a light offshore breeze from the ESE and a clean 3ft wave, but the swell is weak and short period (8 seconds). It’s surfable but very ordinary. You’d be scratching for something decent.
The next week doesn't get much better. We see some slightly bigger pulses of swell building, especially from the 18th into the 19th, with heights pushing 5ft to 6ft and combined energy climbing into the 200s and 300s. The problem? The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping the quality poor. It’s all marginal at best. That morning of the 19th sees 6ft from the NW with a short 7-second period, and onshore wind – that’s going to be a washing machine.
Now, hold onto your board. Thursday morning, the 21st of August is the standout. We’ve got a 6ft groundswell rolling in from the NW, with a solid 9-second period, and the combined energy is a meaty 500 (moderate wave energy). But the best part? The wind is a clean, offshore breeze from the E at only 6 mph. That means clean, lined-up waves. This is a proper session for the experienced crew. The swell direction (NW) is a touch off the optimum W, but with that offshore wind, it’s going to be quality. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit will be fine.
After that, it drops off again quickly. By Friday afternoon the 21st, the swell collapses back to 2ft, and we’re back to small, weak conditions for the rest of the forecast period.
To sum it up: you’ve got one solid window. Don’t waste your energy on the rest. Set your alarm for that Thursday the 21st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
360 | 136 | 80 | 57 | 26 | 9 | 119 | 173 | 149 | 145 | 375 | 234 | 220 | 188 | 107 | 82 | 99 | 70 | 81 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:34AM3.38m | 3:57PM3.71m | 4:35AM3.65m | 4:51PM4.02m | 5:26AM3.90m | 5:39PM4.27m | 6:11AM4.07m | 6:22PM4.41m | 6:53AM4.14m | 7:04PM4.42m | 7:33AM4.11m | 7:43PM4.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.83m | 9:39AM0.86m | 10:16PM0.48m | 10:34AM0.60m | 11:07PM0.15m | 11:21AM0.36m | 11:52PM-0.09m | 12:05PM0.21m | 00:34AM-0.21m | 12:45PM0.15m | 1:13AM-0.18m | 1:24PM0.19m | 1:51AM-0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 |
2 | 136 | 80 | 78 | 54 | 30 | 119 | 173 | 149 | 145 | 375 | 234 | 220 | 188 | 107 | 82 | 99 | 70 | 81 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NW 8 | W 7 |
— | 105 | 86 | 57 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 9 | W 10 | NNW 10 | W 7 | N 9 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — |
— | 2 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 3 | S 2 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — |
360 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 22 | 26 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 576 | 26 | 0 | 41 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 223 | 62 | 115 | 27 | 73 | 645 | 73 |
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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.











