Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 13 Mar 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
9.4° 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 (Mar 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 8.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 14th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 14th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)28ft (8.5m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
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4
4
3
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
5
WNW
9
WNW
7.5
WNW
6
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)151413131312111918171513121216151413121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)166038039486230422631247159865502934299215249432429823103456125027389428621131036603334
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
20
SSW
35
W
45
W
40
W
25
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
40
SSW
20
SSW
10
SE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcrossonononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:32AM
2.88
2:18PM
2.85
2:31AM
3.16
3:04PM
3.15
3:13AM
3.48
3:42PM
3.46
3:49AM
3.79
4:16PM
3.75
4:24AM
4.05
4:49PM
4.00
4:59AM
4.24
5:24PM
4.18
5:35AM
4.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:25PM
1.65
8:12AM
1.35
8:24PM
1.37
8:56AM
1.02
9:05PM
1.06
9:31AM
0.67
9:40PM
0.75
10:03AM
0.35
10:13PM
0.46
10:34AM
0.08
10:46PM
0.23
11:06AM
-0.10
11:20PM
0.08
11:40AM
-0.17
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47--6:45--6:43
Sunset6:38--6:40--6:42--6:44--6:45--6:47--6:49--
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Rain (mm)
262-111431-31--1-----
Temp. °C768810878911111010898812141012
Feels °C (?)-31226-1-4015432154481058
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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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