Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
16.5°C
1.6° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 9,818 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 25th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
W
10
1.9
W
11
1.6
WNW
15
2.5
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.1
NW
13
1.9
WNW
18
4
WNW
16
3.5
WNW
14
2.5
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
W
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1925
1488
1261
701
515
598
828
1021
2244
1816
1180
745
485
370
2396
9045
5100
2415
1205
1016
706
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
S
15
S
10
S
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
N
15
SE
20
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
Wind State
glassy
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cross
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cross-on
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
12:47PM2.75m
1:51AM2.64m
2:16PM2.90m
3:02AM2.86m
3:14PM3.16m
3:47AM3.13m
3:55PM3.44m
4:23AM3.42m
4:31PM3.71m
4:56AM3.69m
5:04PM3.94m
5:28AM3.91m
5:37PM4.11m
Low Tide
6:23AM1.76m
7:46PM1.57m
8:12AM1.63m
8:56PM1.32m
9:09AM1.37m
9:39PM1.02m
9:49AM1.08m
10:13PM0.71m
10:23AM0.80m
10:44PM0.43m
10:54AM0.54m
11:14PM0.19m
11:26AM0.32m
11:45PM0.03m
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Feels °C
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11
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13
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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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