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Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.6° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 8,517 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s 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 (Oct 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 17th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 21st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 21st Oct)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
W
10
1.2
W
13
0.9
WNW
17
2.1
WNW
15
2.4
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
13
5
WNW
13
5
WNW
12
4.5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
2.4
WNW
11
2.5
W
10
2.4
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
917
642
328
177
463
510
1902
2202
1838
1274
1387
8517
6733
5956
3478
1881
1593
1316
1487
1147
1106
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SE
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
45
NNW
35
NW
25
WNW
15
SW
15
S
20
SE
35
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:31AM3.10m
10:12PM2.80m
10:34AM2.89m
11:30PM2.64m
11:57AM2.80m
1:00AM2.66m
1:19PM2.88m
2:11AM2.85m
2:21PM3.09m
3:01AM3.13m
3:09PM3.34m
3:41AM3.43m
3:49PM3.61m
Low Tide
3:38PM1.31m
3:53AM1.57m
4:55PM1.51m
5:23AM1.72m
6:47PM1.52m
7:16AM1.65m
8:04PM1.31m
8:23AM1.42m
8:52PM1.03m
9:08AM1.14m
9:29PM0.74m
9:45AM0.84m
10:04PM0.47m
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Temp °C
9
11
10
9
10
9
9
12
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12
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11
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10
10
Feels °C
6
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7
9
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5
9
7
7
8
1
3
5
5
9
7
7
4
3
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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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