
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Banna Strand over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for the most part. We’ve got a big stretch of flat and blown-out junk before anything worth a paddle.
The first ten days or so are a real grind. From Friday the 31st right through to Sunday the 9th of August, it’s mostly small, messy, or just plain awful. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin’ around 64°F, which is nice for a swim, but the surf quality is terrible. The combined swell energy is weak, bouncing between 10 and 144 (that’s low to moderate), with short periods of 6 to 11 seconds, so there’s no power.
Sunday the 2nd of August teases ya – the wind goes glassy off the ESE in the morning, but the swell is a puny 1 foot, and the energy is a pathetic 19. The afternoon gets a little bump to 3 feet from the WSW, but it’s still ordinary. For the rest of that first week, it’s a mix of cross-on breezes and clean but tiny dribble. The waves are just too small and weak to bother.
Finally, on Monday the 10th of August, we get a little light. The morning session is the only real standout. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 235 (moderate). The wind is SSE at 9 mph, so it’s clean and cross-off, giving you some shape. This is the only time in the whole outlook where the conditions are labelled “good surf conditions.” The water temp has dropped a bit, but the wind’s clean, and the waves will have some push. But it’s a short window – the afternoon turns messy with cross-shore wind.
After that, we’re back to mediocrity. The rest of the second week is a mix of small, onshore, or choppy junk. The swell gets a little bigger on Saturday the 15th of August, with 5 feet from the WNW and energy up to 252, but the wind is cross-on from the SSW, so it’ll be a messy, choppy mess. Not one for the log, and definitely a kite-surfing setup if you’re into that.
So, bottom line: if you’ve got a window, the only real shot is Monday morning, the 10th of August. It’s clean, has some size, and the energy is there. The rest of the run is a write-off or a gamble on a tiny clean wave. Hang tight, the ocean might give us a surprise. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 6 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 113 | 96 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 17 | 100 | 61 | 39 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:10PM3.99m | 7:36AM3.71m | 7:43PM3.97m | 8:09AM3.70m | 8:17PM3.89m | 8:45AM3.65m | 8:53PM3.76m | 9:23AM3.56m | 9:35PM3.58m | 10:08AM3.44m | 10:24PM3.38m | 11:02AM3.30m | 11:28PM3.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:52PM0.54m | 1:18AM0.27m | 1:24PM0.52m | 1:50AM0.28m | 1:57PM0.56m | 2:22AM0.34m | 2:33PM0.64m | 2:57AM0.46m | 3:12PM0.78m | 3:38AM0.64m | 4:00PM0.95m | 4:28AM0.87m | 5:00PM1.12m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 10 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 10 | NNW 5 |
142 | 9 | 96 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 69 | 100 | 61 | 39 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 66 | 131 | 9 | 60 | 42 | 16 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | N 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 11 | SW 6 | NNW 7 | W 10 | — | W 9 |
5 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 67 | 45 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 38 | 17 | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 7 | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | W 10 | — | — | N 7 |
2 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 18 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
— | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | — | — | 35 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 353 | 783 | 23 | 20 | 42 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 27 | 123 | 41 | 387 | 115 | 612 | 115 | 372 | 50 | 388 | 663 |
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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.











