Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
18.3° C
2.3° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,478 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NW 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 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the look for Banna Strand (Ireland). Strap in, because honestly, this is one of the quietest runs I’ve seen in a while. We’ve got a massive 16-day window ahead, but the surf is just not happening for most of it. The water is sitting at 65°F with a 4°F anomaly—that’s much warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice surprise for the skin, but the waves are not playing ball.

We start off from Saturday, 15 August, right through to Friday, 21 August, with poor surf conditions across the board. The water’s warm, but the swell is weak, with combined energy readings mostly under 300 (162 on Saturday morning, 120 that afternoon, and barely hitting 103 on Sunday). Winds are cross or cross-on, and the swell direction is sitting around WNW to W, which is okay for Banna, but the heights are tiny—around 3 ft to 4 ft—and the period is short at 7 to 8 seconds. There’s a bit of a bump on Wednesday, 19 August, with swell hitting 7 ft to 8 ft and energy jumping to 606 and 910, but it’s onshore wind at 19 mph from the west, making it chopped out and messy. This is all a no-go for paddle surfing—honestly, with the strong onshore wind and 7 ft+ swell, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than surfboards.

Thursday, 20 August, and Friday, 21 August, stay poor with rain showers, cross-on winds at 16 to 19 mph, and swell around 7 ft (energy 912 and 503). The only slight glimmer comes on Friday morning with a score of 1 out of 10 and marginal surf—still not worth paddling out for.

Then we hit a real gap. From Saturday, 22 August, through to Saturday, 29 August, there’s almost nothing. The swell drops to 0.7 ft to 2 ft, energy is under 120 most days, and the period is all over the place—some 6 seconds, a 14-second one on Sunday afternoon that’s too long and weak. Winds are mostly cross-off or clean on a few mornings, like 22 August and 25 August, but with waves that tiny, you’re just floating. It’s a blank run, and with Banna being a consistent spot normally, this dry spell is unusual.

The only standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday, 27 August. The morning brings clear skies, glassy conditions with a 3 mph southerly breeze, and swell at 2 ft from the WSW with a 9-second period. Combined energy is only 73, so weak, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see all forecast. For a true beginner or a longboarder wanting a glide, it’s surfable but very ordinary. Banna Strand is an exposed sandbar, so on a good day it can handle the west swell, but here the size is just too small to get excited.

Overall, the best option in the whole 16 days is that Thursday morning—27 August. It’s not a cracker, but it’s clean, glassy, and the only time the conditions line up. Don’t expect much else; the second week is a write-off. Keep an eye on forecasts, because this area tends not to stay flat for long, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:43PM4.31m
8:11AM3.99m
8:22PM4.08m
8:49AM3.79m
9:01PM3.78m
9:27AM3.56m
9:42PM3.45m
10:07AM3.30m
10:28PM3.11m
10:56AM3.05m
11:27PM2.83m
12:01PM2.86m
00:49AM2.67m
Low Tide
1:24PM0.19m
1:51AM-0.03m
2:03PM0.33m
2:27AM0.22m
2:41PM0.55m
3:04AM0.55m
3:21PM0.83m
3:42AM0.91m
4:05PM1.12m
4:26AM1.25m
5:03PM1.40m
5:29AM1.53m
6:34PM1.57m
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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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