Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
18.1° C
2.1° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,912 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NW 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 (Aug 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've had a good look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a pretty frustrating outlook for Banna Strand. We're looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any surf worth paddling out for, and when the swell does show, the conditions are going to make it a real struggle.

The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a nice surprise if you're getting in, but you'll be doing more floating than surfing.

For the first week and a half, from Friday the 14th right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, it's a total write-off. The forecast is just a string of "poor surf conditions" with scores that don't get off the ground. Swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with a weak combined energy (often under 200). The wind is a constant problem—cross, cross-on, and onshore all the way through. The swell period is a pathetic 8 seconds or less, so there's no push or shape to the waves. It's just messy, choppy, and flat. Don't bother.

Now, we get a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 18th. The swell lifts to about 6 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, with a moderate combined energy (573 and 1370). The period pushes up to 9 and 11 seconds, and the wind is onshore but light. The forecast still calls it "marginal," but this is the first real pulse of the window. The swell is coming from the west-northwest, which is a solid direction for this exposed sandbar. It's not perfect, but for a desperate surfer, it's a potential window.

Wednesday the 19th is a mess. The swell jumps to 10 ft, but with a 30-35 km/h fresh breeze straight onshore, it's going to be a washing machine. The combined energy is huge (1770-1949), but that's just raw power with no order. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a kitesurfing day more than a clean paddle session.

After that, from Thursday the 20th until Tuesday the 25th, we're back to poor conditions. The swell drops, the wind is messy, and the scores are zero. It's a long, flat stretch.

The next standout window arrives on Tuesday the 25th of August. The swell comes back to about 6 ft from the west, with a period of 11 seconds—that's a nice groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 754. The wind is light from the northwest, cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit bumpy but manageable. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The direction is west, which is what Banna wants. It's not world-class, but it's the best we've got.

Finally, Wednesday the 26th is also worth a look. The swell holds at 6 ft from the west, with a 9-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind from the southeast. The combined energy is 516. Again, it's marginal, but clean wind and a solid swell make it a real option.

So, to sum it up: the first 10 days are a wipeout. The best bets are Tuesday the 18th (8 ft, WNW, 11 secs) for a bit of size, but the real standout is Tuesday the 25th (6 ft, W, 11 secs, light wind) and Wednesday the 26th (6 ft, W, 9 secs, clean cross-off). Keep your eyes on those dates, but don't hold your breath for any magic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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165
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446
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311
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SW
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High Tide
7:33AM4.11m
7:43PM4.31m
8:11AM3.99m
8:22PM4.08m
8:49AM3.79m
9:01PM3.78m
9:27AM3.56m
9:42PM3.45m
10:07AM3.30m
10:28PM3.11m
10:56AM3.05m
11:27PM2.83m
12:01PM2.86m
00:49AM2.67m
Low Tide
1:24PM0.19m
1:51AM-0.03m
2:03PM0.33m
2:27AM0.22m
2:41PM0.55m
3:04AM0.55m
3:21PM0.83m
3:42AM0.91m
4:05PM1.12m
4:26AM1.25m
5:03PM1.40m
5:29AM1.53m
6:34PM1.57m
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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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