Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 IST
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Banna Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 8th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
7
0.5
NW
7
1.8
NW
11
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
217
246
145
67
42
26
25
787
92
123
103
66
37
20
8
8
15
14
14
12
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NNW
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
0
S
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
ENE
20
N
25
NE
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
30
NNW
25
NW
15
S
15
SSW
25
W
25
N
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
7:50AM3.48m
8:01PM3.57m
8:29AM3.28m
8:41PM3.38m
9:12AM3.07m
9:26PM3.20m
10:05AM2.89m
10:22PM3.05m
11:09AM2.79m
11:27PM2.98m
12:20PM2.81m
00:36AM3.01m
1:27PM2.97m
1:39AM3.15m
Low Tide
1:41PM0.87m
2:07AM0.79m
2:16PM1.06m
2:46AM1.00m
2:55PM1.25m
3:34AM1.18m
3:44PM1.43m
4:36AM1.31m
4:53PM1.54m
5:55AM1.32m
6:20PM1.53m
7:10AM1.18m
7:35PM1.36m
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
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9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
9:16
9:19
9:21
6
8
6
7
1
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
10
9
9
9
12
12
10
12
12
11
8
10
9
9
9
8
11
11
10
7
8
6
5
6
6
9
8
7
9
8
6
1
3
2
2
3
4
6
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
7
0.9
NW
14
1.8
NW
11
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NNW
11
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
1
NW
8
Energy kJ
77
217
246
145
67
42
26
331
787
657
433
459
66
37
20
8
8
15
14
14
122
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
11
0.1
N
12
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.5
NW
7
0.3
W
15
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.3
W
8
Energy kJ
19
3
18
32
17
25
39
92
123
103
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.2
N
9
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
5
10
2
1
6
8
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
4
1.8
N
7
2.1
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
2.4
N
8
2.2
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
7
1.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
8
295
603
1123
653
458
203
289
274
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
50
13
0
0
50
14
15
20
13
0
26
26
385
379
266
213
213
23
23
13
115
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
7
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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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