
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Banna Strand.
To be honest, the next week and a half is pretty flat. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy surf from now until the 24th. The swell energy is barely registering, mostly under 100 (weak), and what little wave there is will be poor quality. You’ll see a few clean mornings, like the 18th and 21st, with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. The water is sitting at 64°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it.
The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Saturday, July 25th. The wind goes glassy, and a new swell pushes in from the NW at 6ft with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 735 (moderate). That’s a solid, clean start to the weekend. The afternoon turns a bit choppy, but the morning session is the pick of the first window.
Sunday, July 26th is a standout. The morning brings another glassy session, with a 6ft swell from the WNW, and the break cleans up nicely. The energy is 400 (moderate). This is clean, fun-sized surf – perfect for a longboard or a fish. The crowd factor is "often" here, so expect some company, but it’s worth it.
Now, things get serious and a bit wild. From Monday, July 27th through the end of the month, the ocean turns on. The swell jumps to 8ft on Monday morning, and by Tuesday evening it’s 10ft with a 12-second period and energy over 2000 (very strong). This is big, powerful groundswell. For a beach break like Banna Strand, that long period (over 11 seconds) tends to make the wave jack up and close out. It’s only for experts. The afternoon of the 27th is flagged as "too big for this break," so I’d only paddle out if you’re a local charger.
The real beast comes on Wednesday, July 29th: 13ft to 16ft NW swell, with energy hitting 3562 and 6059 (very strong). That’s a massive ocean. The wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy. This is not a paddle session; this is for the jet ski crew or the tow-in guys. The 30th drops slightly to 13ft, but it’s still heavy and not for the faint-hearted.
If you’re looking for the best of the best, I’d aim for Saturday, July 25th (morning) and Sunday, July 26th (morning). That’s where you get the combo of clean, glassy conditions, a nice moderate swell, and a break that’s just about right. After that, it’s either too weak or way too big.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 36 | 31 | 80 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 40 | 57 | 57 | 50 | 30 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 72 | 33 | 30 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:10PM4.27m | 8:44AM3.87m | 8:55PM4.07m | 9:29AM3.69m | 9:40PM3.79m | 10:14AM3.48m | 10:27PM3.48m | 11:02AM3.27m | 11:19PM3.18m | 11:55AM3.10m | 00:20AM2.95m | 12:58PM3.00m | 1:32AM2.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:21AM0.01m | 2:33PM0.48m | 3:05AM0.23m | 3:18PM0.69m | 3:50AM0.52m | 4:06PM0.93m | 4:37AM0.83m | 5:01PM1.16m | 5:30AM1.12m | 6:08PM1.34m | 6:37AM1.34m | 7:26PM1.41m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 6 |
25 | 107 | 41 | 4 | 80 | 50 | 28 | 46 | 27 | 57 | 49 | 25 | 27 | 74 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
12 | 36 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 40 | 57 | 1 | 50 | 30 | — | 27 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 | WNW 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 18 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 |
— | 10 | 4 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | NE 3 | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — |
41 | — | — | 80 | — | — | 64 | — | — | 24 | — | 1 | 36 | — | — | 29 | 72 | 33 | 30 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 763 | 50 | 15 | 613 | 20 | 15 | 66 | 0 | 15 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 387 | 32 | 670 | 596 | 0 | 326 | 399 |
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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.










