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Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | |
433 | 190 | 436 | 680 | 4341 | 2419 | 1496 | 688 | 418 | 424 | 752 | 422 | 353 | 294 | 284 | 220 | 164 | 234 | 246 | 194 | 643 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 6:58PM4.26m | 7:30AM4.04m | 7:47PM4.14m | 8:24AM3.84m | 8:40PM3.96m | 9:22AM3.60m | 9:37PM3.74m | 10:25AM3.37m | 10:40PM3.53m | 11:33AM3.22m | 11:48PM3.37m | 12:43PM3.17m | 00:57AM3.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.01m | 1:24PM0.34m | 1:56AM0.14m | 2:14PM0.57m | 2:51AM0.35m | 3:10PM0.84m | 3:54AM0.58m | 4:14PM1.07m | 5:05AM0.76m | 5:30PM1.23m | 6:21AM0.86m | 6:50PM1.24m | 7:30AM0.87m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 |
 | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | 9:42 |
2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 |
7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WSW 8 | WNW 13 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 |
 kJ | 433 | 190 | 35 | 254 | 4341 | 2419 | 1496 | 688 | 418 | 424 | 752 | 422 | 353 | 294 | 284 | 220 | 164 | 234 | 246 | 194 | 643 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | NW 10 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | W 16 | — | — | SW 14 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | — |
| kJ | — | 122 | 4 | 87 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | 67 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | S 2 | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 436 | 680 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 23 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 218 | 13 | 13 | 42 | 19 | 19 | 218 | 13 | 13 |
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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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