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
10.8° C
(Which is 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
9
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
10
0.6
W
14
1
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
11
1
NW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
14
72
35
33
63
35
21
18
17
32
26
19
23
16
138
345
526
396
253
453
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
5
S
10
NNW
5
S
0
SSE
10
NNW
5
NE
5
ENE
15
N
5
SSE
10
E
5
NE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:31AM3.26m
10:53PM3.34m
11:52AM3.06m
00:15AM3.22m
1:17PM3.06m
1:36AM3.26m
2:30PM3.21m
2:43AM3.40m
3:25PM3.41m
3:36AM3.56m
4:08PM3.60m
4:20AM3.69m
4:45PM3.76m
Low Tide
4:21PM1.20m
5:19AM0.99m
5:53PM1.38m
6:56AM1.01m
7:28PM1.33m
8:13AM0.87m
8:38PM1.13m
9:08AM0.69m
9:29PM0.90m
9:52AM0.53m
10:10PM0.69m
10:29AM0.43m
10:47PM0.53m
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6:24
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
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8:50
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
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Temp °C
13
14
12
14
15
10
14
14
12
14
13
12
16
16
14
17
17
15
15
17
11
8
9
7
9
10
7
13
13
11
13
11
11
15
14
13
16
16
14
11
13
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
9
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
10
0.6
W
14
1
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
11
1
NW
15
Energy kJ
15
14
72
35
33
63
35
21
18
17
32
26
19
23
16
138
345
526
396
253
453
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.2
W
10
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
11
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
NW
17
0.9
W
11
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
1
1
8
2
2
10
19
6
39
70
2
45
191
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.3
N
3
0.4
WNW
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
1
2
6
1
27
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
3
0.6
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
5
6
3
4
4
2
9
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
32
360
0
26
26
0
26
99
26
26
26
50
26
50
27
0
0
0
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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