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Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 31 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, W swell with 7,348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with W 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, moderate winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 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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W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 11 | |
976 | 733 | 545 | 363 | 441 | 380 | 375 | 587 | 1172 | 573 | 1021 | 2884 | 4297 | 4881 | 5559 | 2300 | 895 | 339 | 980 | 1151 | 1479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:42AM0.71m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 |
— | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 9 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | — |
 kJ | 976 | 733 | 545 | 363 | 441 | 380 | 1 | 21 | 1172 | 365 | 233 | — | — | — | — | 2300 | 895 | 339 | 980 | 1151 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 11 | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 9 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 509 | 196 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SSW 4 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 375 | 587 | — | 573 | 1021 | 2884 | 4297 | 4881 | 5559 | — | — | 1 | — | 29 | 1479 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 218 | 23 | 23 | 42 | 20 | 137 | 502 | 158 | 223 | 384 | 218 | 454 | 597 | 375 | 692 | 372 | 218 | 596 | 381 | 137 |
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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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