Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
17.4° C
1.6° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (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 1PM. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Banna Strand.

Honestly, for the next week and a half, we're looking at a pretty grim picture. The surf is going to be poor, flat, or just plain messy right through until Saturday, August 8th. That's a long stretch with nothing worth paddling out for. Water temp is about 63°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but you won't be needing a thick wetsuit for the clean up crew.

The first real glimmer of hope, and I mean a *glimmer*, comes on Saturday morning, August 8th. Out of nowhere, we get a pulse of swell pushing in from the west with a long 11-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 914 (moderate wave energy), with wave heights around 6 ft. The wind is gentle and cross-shore, which will keep things reasonably tidy, but not glassy. Conditions are still only marginal. That afternoon sees the swell build further to 8 ft from the west, period still at 11 seconds, and the energy skyrockets to 1351 (strong wave energy). The catch? The wind swings onshore. That west swell with that period is proper groundswell and will hold up nicely on Banna's exposed sandbar, breaking with some serious push. 8 ft is expert territory, but for those who can handle it, the sets will be grunty.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are a write-off. The wind is howling from the northwest, up to 35 km/h, making a mess of a decent 5 ft to 6 ft swell. It'll be lumpy and cross-onshore – that's kite-surfing weather, not paddle-surfing weather.

After that, the energy fades right back to tiny, weak waves through to the end of the forecast window on Wednesday, August 12th.

So, the standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday, August 8th. It's a good 8 days away, so treat it as promising but not locked in. The early morning might offer the best chance at clean 6 ft waves before the wind turns ugly in the afternoon. Don't bother for the rest of the run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:29PM3.67m
5:55AM3.49m
6:04PM3.83m
6:29AM3.61m
6:38PM3.94m
7:03AM3.68m
7:10PM3.99m
7:36AM3.71m
7:43PM3.97m
8:09AM3.70m
8:17PM3.89m
8:45AM3.65m
8:53PM3.76m
Low Tide
11:13AM0.89m
11:41PM0.61m
11:48AM0.73m
00:15AM0.45m
12:20PM0.61m
00:47AM0.33m
12:52PM0.54m
1:18AM0.27m
1:24PM0.52m
1:50AM0.28m
1:57PM0.56m
2:22AM0.34m
2:33PM0.64m
2:57AM0.46m
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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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