
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 600 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. 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 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the action is focused on one spot, Banna Strand. It’s a consistent sandbar set-up that’s exposed to the west, so it picks up a lot of what’s coming in. The water is currently a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°F.
The start of the period is a bit of a write-off, I won’t lie. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are just poor surf conditions with tiny swell and onshore winds. We’re looking at a few days of frustration before anything even gets close to worth a paddle.
The first real glimmer comes on Saturday morning, 8th August. It’s still marginal with a 5ft swell from the WNW, but the cross-shore wind from the south at 9 mph is the best we’ve seen. The combined energy is moderate, and it’s the only time in the first week that doesn’t have a straight-on wind ruining it.
Sunday morning the 9th is also worth a mention, with a clean 4ft swell from the WNW and light onshore winds. The energy is moderate, but the wind is light enough that it might clean up. It’s still a “marginal” call, so keep your expectations in check.
The standout – and I mean the only real standout in this whole run – is probably the morning of Tuesday the 11th. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the W, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSE at 6 mph. The wave comment says "clean," and for a sandbar, that’s a big deal. It’s small, but it’ll be glassy and fun on a longboard. The combined energy is weak, so don’t expect power, just clean little lines.
After that, the pattern gets messy again. The second week of the outlook is a bit of a washout. Swell picks up in size but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, trashing the quality. By Monday the 17th, we get a 7ft swell from the NW with a fresh 19 mph onshore wind – that’s blown out and messy. That one’s more for the experts if anyone’s brave enough, but the wind is ruining it.
The biggest pulse comes on Wednesday the 19th, with an 8ft WNW swell and a period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, a lot of energy, but it’s also got a 16 mph onshore wind. A beach break like Banna Strand with that much onshore wind is going to be a washing machine. Maybe one for the kite surfers, not for a paddle.
So, looking at the whole 16 days, there’s not much to get excited about. The best bet is that Tuesday morning 11th for a clean, small session. Other than that, it’s a lot of onshore wind and poor conditions. Hopefully the forecast shifts, but for now, keep your hopes low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 23 | 28 | 121 | 554 | 480 | 327 | 261 | 305 | 227 | 257 | 118 | 145 | 90 | 48 | 23 | 88 | 223 | 164 | 127 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:02AM3.30m | 11:28PM3.19m | 12:11PM3.20m | 00:48AM3.08m | 1:32PM3.23m | 2:17AM3.15m | 2:51PM3.41m | 3:34AM3.38m | 3:57PM3.71m | 4:35AM3.65m | 4:51PM4.02m | 5:26AM3.90m | 5:39PM4.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM1.12m | 5:34AM1.09m | 6:24PM1.22m | 7:03AM1.19m | 7:59PM1.12m | 8:31AM1.09m | 9:16PM0.83m | 9:39AM0.86m | 10:16PM0.48m | 10:34AM0.60m | 11:07PM0.15m | 11:21AM0.36m | 11:52PM-0.09m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 |
27 | 18 | 28 | 121 | 554 | 480 | 327 | 261 | 305 | 227 | 257 | 117 | 145 | 90 | 48 | 23 | 88 | 223 | 164 | 127 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | SW 5 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 6 |
11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | — | — | 14 | — | 7 | 2 | 26 | 118 | 63 | 64 | 59 | 34 | 33 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WSW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | 39 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
17 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 218 | 14 | 23 | 42 | 20 | 14 | 41 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 20 | 15 |
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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.











