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Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
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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
14.1° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Banna Strand surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, W swell with 7,076 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banna Strand this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 14 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | |
733 | 561 | 400 | 441 | 354 | 341 | 431 | 1047 | 675 | 1225 | 4430 | 4598 | 7076 | 4026 | 1812 | 1074 | 832 | 1065 | 1570 | 1008 | 987 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:59PM3.75m | 6:23AM3.57m | 6:34PM3.75m | 7:00AM3.52m | 7:11PM3.70m | 7:38AM3.43m | 7:49PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.32m | 8:28PM3.52m | 8:59AM3.19m | 9:10PM3.41m | 9:45AM3.09m | 9:55PM3.30m | 10:36AM3.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:06AM0.56m | 12:17PM0.74m | 00:42AM0.57m | 12:51PM0.79m | 1:18AM0.64m | 1:27PM0.87m | 1:56AM0.73m | 2:03PM0.98m | 2:36AM0.83m | 2:42PM1.09m | 3:18AM0.92m | 3:26PM1.20m | 4:06AM0.99m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | |
— | 9:49 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 | 9:57 | |
— | 4 | 2 | — | 10 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | N 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | — | WNW 11 | W 11 |
733 | 561 | 400 | 441 | 2 | 341 | 21 | 1047 | 427 | — | — | — | — | — | 1812 | 1074 | 832 | 1065 | — | 1008 | 987 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | SW 14 | N 9 | S 14 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | — | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 364 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | N 8 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | W 11 | — | SSE 3 |
— | — | — | — | 354 | — | 431 | — | 675 | 1225 | 4430 | 4598 | 7076 | 4026 | — | — | — | 13 | 1570 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 218 | 23 | 23 | 42 | 20 | 174 | 137 | 158 | 218 | 339 | 218 | 381 | 265 | 137 | 218 | 368 | 333 | 585 | 15 | 15 |
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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.












