
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with 9,947 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, near gales from the SE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7095 | 4291 | 3120 | 1504 | 1289 | 1200 | 1527 | 1107 | 1809 | 1152 | 867 | 671 | 286 | 94 | 88 | 300 | 612 | 9947 | 6081 | 4596 | 3543 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:04PM3.94m | 5:28AM3.91m | 5:37PM4.11m | 6:00AM4.08m | 6:12PM4.21m | 6:34AM4.16m | 6:48PM4.21m | 7:09AM4.15m | 7:26PM4.11m | 7:47AM4.03m | 8:08PM3.90m | 8:29AM3.83m | 8:56PM3.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54AM0.54m | 11:14PM0.19m | 11:26AM0.32m | 11:45PM0.03m | 11:58AM0.17m | 00:17AM-0.03m | 12:32PM0.11m | 00:50AM0.01m | 1:08PM0.14m | 1:26AM0.17m | 1:46PM0.27m | 2:05AM0.42m | 2:30PM0.50m | 2:51AM0.74m | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
7095 | 4291 | 3120 | 1504 | 1289 | 1200 | 1527 | 1107 | 1809 | 1152 | 867 | 671 | 286 | 94 | 88 | 300 | 252 | 9947 | 6081 | 4596 | 3543 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 10 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 469 | 205 | 119 | 92 | 454 | 25 | 23 | 15 | — | — | 50 | 10 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | — | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | S 3 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 24 | 42 | 8 | 612 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 385 | 15 | 42 | 177 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 213 | 672 | 597 | 886 | 408 | 375 | 15 | 15 | 368 | 15 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










