Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 11 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
10.1° 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 16s 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 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 11th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 11th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
!
0
0
!
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
W
7.5
WNW
6
WNW
7.5
W
6
WNW
5
WNW
3.5
NW
1.7
W
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WSW
2
W
2.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2
W
1.6
WSW
2.5
W
Period(s) (?)1416151614141211111098121212141413121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9940279491459729365148849652373265869241614914711551413141350174432276011325931360
Wind
(km/h)
40
WSW
50
SW
35
SW
50
W
35
W
30
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
20
SE
15
SSE
15
S
30
S
35
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
S
45
SSW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:11AM
2.79
1:13PM
2.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:00AM
1.54
7:29PM
1.65
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:52--6:50--6:47--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:37-
Sunset--8:29--8:30--8:32--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:39
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
322412----146123-13--
Temp. °C6788997101191111121110101111111010
Feels °C (?)-1-4-3-422356488831175612
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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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