Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.7° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 4,272 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got coming down the pipe at Banna Strand. It's a bit of a rough start, but there's some hope on the horizon.

Alright, for the next few days, it's pretty grim. We’ve got a lump of westerly wind and messy, weak waves to deal with right through until the end of August and into the first few days of September. Honestly, the surf is poor and there's nothing worth paddling out for. Saturday and Sunday are a total write-off with onshore breezes making a chop of weak 1-2ft swell. The energy is low, barely hitting triple digits. Even when the swell bumps up to near 6ft on Monday the 31st, the wind is all wrong. It's a tough start.

We finally get a bit of a breather on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The wind swings around to a light cross-offshore from the SSE and we get some clean conditions. The swell is a small 4ft from the WNW with weak-to-moderate energy, making for ordinary but surfable waves. It's not a standout, but at least you won't be getting blown off your board.

Now, something interesting happens late on Thursday the 3rd into Friday the 4th. The swell gets big, really big. We're talking 10-12ft from the WNW with a long period of 13-14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to huge numbers. The issue is the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. For a sandbar like Banna, that much power and long-period groundswell is going to be a beast. The report even flags it as too big for the break for Friday morning. This setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest. This is only for the experts, and even then, it’ll be a battle.

However, the real standout window for a proper surf comes in on Sunday the 6th of September. We get crystal clear skies and a lovely cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The swell settles to a clean 5ft from the NW with a moderate 10-second period and moderate energy. This is the best on offer. The waves will be clean and hold some punch. This one is the standout for intermediate surfers.

Monday the 7th looks good too, with similar clean conditions and a small but fun 4ft NW swell. The wind stays light and cross-off. After that, it gets a bit more ordinary again, with the wind and swell dropping off. The morning of the 8th is worth a mention for a tiny but clean 4ft wave, but it’s really just a cruiser. By the 9th, the wind is howling from the WSW again with massive 10ft swell and high energy, but it’s too messy and onshore to be any good.

So to sum it up: the first week is a dud until that clean little window on the 2nd. The big, angry swell on the 4th is for experts or kiters only. The real reward is waiting for Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th. Mark your calendars for that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Friday
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Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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WNW
8
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0.6
WSW
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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47
19
10
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326
356
1148
651
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385
226
143
147
368
951
2581
2643
Wind (km/h)
15
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15
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15
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20
NNW
20
WNW
15
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20
SSW
15
WSW
35
NW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
30
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20
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5
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SSE
15
SSW
15
SW
25
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High Tide
6:02AM3.77m
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
11:55AM0.44m
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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Feels °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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