Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
17.7°C
1.9° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 3,850 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 1st Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk it in feet and miles per hour for the crew who think that way.

This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the stretch ahead for Banna Strand. It’s a sandbar set-up that’s exposed to the west, so it can handle the right swell, but this forecast is a long, frustrating wait for the good stuff.

We’re looking at a solid block of poor conditions to start. From Friday the 28th of August, right through the weekend and into the first week of September, it’s basically a write-off. We’ve got weak, short-period windswell, mostly in the 1ft to 2ft range with a combined energy struggling to get past 50, and the wind is either cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things messy. There’s a brief pulse on Sunday the 30th where the swell kicks up to 4ft – 5ft from the west, with combined energy hitting 300 (moderate), but the wind is still onshore, so the surf stays poor.

Then, from the 2nd of September into the 4th, Banna gets hammered. The swell builds, but the wind howls onshore from the west at 19 mph. By Thursday the 3rd, we’re looking at 7ft to 8ft of swell, with combined energy hitting 783 (strong) and then 1020 (very strong). That’s expert-level size with a west wind raking it. Not a pretty picture for a paddle surfer.

The real standout, the only one worth circling on the calendar, is the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. The swell is still a solid 8ft from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 1528 (very strong). This is a long-period groundswell. The key here is the wind: it’s a light cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph, which will clean up the face. At that size, it’s only for experienced surfers, and the long period will make it a bit straight at this sandbar, but with the wind offering a window of clean conditions, this is the best on offer. The tide could be a factor, so keep an eye on that.

After that, it’s back to the bluster. The 7th and 8th of September see another big, messy pulse with onshore winds, with the 8th morning showing a massive 20ft from the WNW with a combined energy of 8031 (very strong), but it’s being churned up by a fresh cross-onshore wind at 22 mph. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle.

The second week of the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a glimmer on the afternoon of Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell is a modest 4ft from the WNW, period of 8 seconds, with a combined energy of 208 (weak). The wind goes glassy from the SE. The surf should be clean and rideable, but it’s not a big swell. Thursday the 10th afternoon sees a 3ft, 11-second SW groundswell with a light cross-offshore wind, which will be clean but small.

Overall, it’s a lean period with one clear, expert-only standout on the 5th of September. The rest is a story of waiting for the wind to play nice with the swell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

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28
Saturday
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Energy kJ
47
19
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127
300
313
339
371
260
215
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292
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349
412
775
1011
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Wind (km/h)
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15
NNW
15
WNW
15
S
15
SSW
15
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30
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15
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15
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15
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20
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25
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High Tide
6:09PM4.07m
6:33AM3.90m
6:41PM4.14m
7:05AM3.97m
7:14PM4.14m
7:38AM3.96m
7:49PM4.05m
8:13AM3.88m
8:27PM3.88m
8:52AM3.73m
9:10PM3.64m
9:37AM3.52m
10:03PM3.35m
Low Tide
00:18AM0.13m
12:26PM0.33m
00:48AM0.06m
12:58PM0.28m
1:19AM0.08m
1:31PM0.31m
1:52AM0.18m
2:07PM0.42m
2:28AM0.38m
2:47PM0.60m
3:09AM0.66m
3:34PM0.85m
4:00AM0.98m
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Temp °C
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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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