Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 IST
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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
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
18
1.7
NW
16
2
NW
15
1.9
NW
14
1.6
NW
14
1.5
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
1.3
NW
5
1.7
NW
7
2.1
NW
9
2.2
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
470
1542
1812
1407
990
734
407
337
297
265
255
184
162
163
138
149
74
92
277
683
0
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ESE
25
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
SE
10
SE
10
NNW
5
NE
15
NE
20
N
10
NE
15
N
20
NNW
15
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
15
NNW
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:45PM3.76m
4:58AM3.78m
5:18PM3.86m
5:33AM3.83m
5:50PM3.91m
6:07AM3.82m
6:21PM3.91m
6:41AM3.76m
6:53PM3.84m
7:15AM3.65m
7:26PM3.73m
7:50AM3.48m
8:01PM3.57m
Low Tide
10:29AM0.43m
10:47PM0.53m
11:02AM0.38m
11:20PM0.43m
11:33AM0.39m
11:52PM0.38m
12:05PM0.44m
00:24AM0.39m
12:36PM0.55m
00:57AM0.47m
1:08PM0.69m
1:31AM0.61m
1:41PM0.87m
2:07AM0.79m
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
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9:00
9:01
9:04
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:10
3
4
2
1
Temp °C
14
16
12
10
11
12
15
15
12
14
14
12
13
13
12
11
10
9
9
9
8
9
11
7
4
7
10
14
14
10
13
11
10
10
9
10
8
5
5
1
1
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
12
1.7
NW
16
2
NW
15
1.9
NW
14
1.6
NW
14
1.5
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.2
N
9
0.7
NW
8
Energy kJ
393
1542
1812
1407
990
734
407
337
297
265
255
184
162
163
138
6
74
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
18
1.1
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
470
295
188
77
74
88
59
34
17
8
3
3
7
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
4
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
3
0.2
NNE
2
1
NW
9
0.6
NNW
4
1.3
NW
5
1.7
NW
7
2.1
NW
9
2.2
NW
10
Energy kJ
12
8
1
149
12
92
277
683
869
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
20
0
0
32
14
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
66
0
73
612
73
388
644
73
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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