Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
15.8° C
0.7° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Banna Strand. I’ve been over the numbers, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start right now. The surf is tiny and the conditions are just not there for a proper session. We’re looking at a bit of a flat spell to kick things off.

From Friday the 10th right through to the morning of Monday the 13th, it’s all “poor surf conditions.” Swell heights are barely flickering between 0.7 ft and 4 ft, with the energy real weak – the combined energy is only 294 (that’s weak) on the Friday afternoon, and it just drops off from there. Winds are mostly cross or cross-off, not doing us any favours. It’s not worth getting wet.

We get a tiny glimmer of hope on the morning of Tuesday the 14th. The swell is still tiny at 2 ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. Wind is light easterly offshore, so it’ll be glassy clean. The energy is low at 77, and the rating is a 1, so it’s “surfable but very ordinary.” The water temp is 60°, which is about average for this time of year. Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle on a longboard, maybe. But it’s not a standout.

We then go through a long, frustrating stretch. From the afternoon of the 14th all the way through the afternoon of the 21st of July, it’s just more tiny, weak, and mostly messy surf. A few mornings look clean, but with swell under 2 ft and energy in the low double digits, there’s no push. On the 18th, the wind picks up and we get some 3 ft to 4 ft windswell from the NNW, but the period is a terrible 5 seconds – just a choppy mess. The combined energy is up to 95, but it’s not surfable.

Finally, things start to look interesting on Tuesday the 21st of July. On the Tuesday morning, swell builds to 3 ft from the WNW, period 10 seconds, with light north winds keeping it cross-shore and semi-clean. Energy is moderate at 164. But the real kicker comes on Tuesday afternoon – the swell jumps to 5 ft from the west, period drops to 6 seconds. The combined energy is 248 (moderate), but the wind is cross-shore and it’s getting choppy. Not the one.

Then on Wednesday the 22nd of July, we get a big bump. The morning shows 7 ft from the WNW at 8 seconds, with light cross-shore wind. The energy is strong at 494. But the swell is too short period and the conditions are still cross-shore, so it’s a marginal call. The afternoon is even bigger at 7 ft but cross-onshore and choppy – not good.

Now, the best on offer appears to be the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July. Swell is 5 ft from the WNW, period 8 seconds. The combined energy is 284 (moderate). The wind goes glassy – near calm from the NNE at 5 km/h. This will be clean. The swell is a bit big for beginners at 5 ft, but for an intermediate, this is a solid session. It’s not perfect period, but the glassy conditions will make it look a lot better. That’s your standout window.

There’s a massive swell forecast for Friday the 24th of July: 15 ft from the west, period 12 seconds. Combined energy is a whopping 6019 (very strong). The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean – but that’s too big for this break. Only experts should even look at it.

After that, we get a drop back on Saturday the 25th of July, with 8 ft from the west at 10 seconds on the morning, energy 1252 (strong), and clean with light cross-off winds. But it’s marginal for the break, and the afternoon goes to onshore mush.

So, if you want my call: hold out for the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July. That’s the one where the clean, glassy conditions meet a decent 5 ft swell. The rest of the week is just waiting.

Crowds at Banna Strand can be often, so on that Thursday morning you might have company, but with the clean conditions it’ll be worth sharing the peak.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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0
0
0
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1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
113
59
32
21
9
14
26
38
50
48
41
25
14
23
13
12
12
11
11
10
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NE
15
E
15
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
E
15
E
5
ESE
5
NNE
15
NNW
5
W
15
N
20
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:00PM3.54m
3:34AM3.49m
4:02PM3.77m
4:37AM3.71m
4:58PM4.02m
5:33AM3.90m
5:50PM4.22m
6:25AM4.03m
6:38PM4.35m
7:13AM4.06m
7:25PM4.37m
7:59AM4.01m
8:10PM4.27m
Low Tide
8:39AM0.87m
9:19PM0.76m
9:42AM0.71m
10:19PM0.47m
10:39AM0.53m
11:13PM0.20m
11:30AM0.38m
00:03AM-0.01m
12:18PM0.28m
00:51AM-0.12m
1:04PM0.26m
1:37AM-0.12m
1:49PM0.33m
2:21AM0.01m
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5:31
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5:33
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5:35
5:37
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9:58
9:57
9:55
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Temp °C
21
23
22
25
27
24
24
26
21
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26
20
19
19
17
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17
14
Feels °C
19
21
22
24
25
23
21
24
18
21
22
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24
21
19
18
19
16
14
11
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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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