Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
17.4° 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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NW 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 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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 shaping up for Banna Strand over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a rough start. For the first few days, we’re looking at a real flat spell. The swell is there, but it’s weak and messy, with a combined energy reading of 289 (moderate) at best, but the wind is just ruining it. Cross-on breezes from the SW and NW are chopping everything up, and the wave period is a short 8 seconds, so there’s no power behind it. The water temp is 63°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight.

Tuesday 28th July through to Saturday 1st August is a write-off. The swell height hovers around 3ft to 5ft, but with that cross-on wind and short period, it’s nothing but poor surf conditions. You’d be fighting a choppy mess.

We finally get a little glimmer on Sunday 2nd August. The wind drops right off – glassy conditions in the morning – and the swell drops to just 1ft (WSW, 10 sec period). The combined energy is a very weak 39, so it’s tiny, but it’s clean. The afternoon bumps up to 2ft and the energy to 80, still glassy, and the wave comment calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the first breathable air in days.

Then we hit a dead zone again. Monday 3rd August through Wednesday 5th August has offshore winds, which is lovely, but the swell is pathetic – 0.7ft to 1.0ft. The combined energy is in single digits. You’d be floating more than surfing.

Things try to pick up on Thursday 6th August. A bump of 5ft (NNW, 6 sec period) shows up, with a combined energy of 148 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the NE, so it’s clean. But that period is only 6 seconds – super short, weak, and choppy. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” It’s better than nothing, but it’s not good.

Saturday 8th August has a bit more size – 4ft to 5ft (WNW, 9 sec period) and energy up to 336 (moderate). The morning is marginal, but the afternoon gets hit with a cross-on breeze. It’s a tease.

Sunday 9th August is similar. 4ft (W, 8 sec period) with cross-on wind in the morning, then onshore wind in the afternoon. Not a great picture.

The best chance in this whole outlook lands on Wednesday 12th August. The swell picks up to 5ft (W, 8 sec period) with a combined energy of 358 (moderate). The wind is cross from the SSW, so it’s a gentle cross-shore with only a slight chop. The wave comment calls it “marginal” but it’s the biggest and cleanest setup we’ve seen. This is a long-range call, so don’t pin your hopes on it just yet, but it’s the one to watch. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6ft, but the wind swings onshore, spoiling it.

Overall, Banna Strand is in a tough spot. There’s no standout day in the 16-day window. The closest we get is that Wednesday 12th August morning, but with an 8-second period and cross-shore wind, it’s more of a “maybe if you’re desperate” session than a proper one. The rest of the time, it’s either flat, choppy, or both. For a spot that’s consistent, this is a rare dry spell. Keep an eye on the forecasts – it tends not to stay this bad for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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168
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245
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64
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26
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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20
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NW
10
SW
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High Tide
5:55AM3.49m
6:04PM3.83m
6:29AM3.61m
6:38PM3.94m
7:03AM3.68m
7:10PM3.99m
7:36AM3.71m
7:43PM3.97m
8:09AM3.70m
8:17PM3.89m
8:45AM3.65m
8:53PM3.76m
9:23AM3.56m
9:35PM3.58m
Low Tide
11:48AM0.73m
00:15AM0.45m
12:20PM0.61m
00:47AM0.33m
12:52PM0.54m
1:18AM0.27m
1:24PM0.52m
1:50AM0.28m
1:57PM0.56m
2:22AM0.34m
2:33PM0.64m
2:57AM0.46m
3:12PM0.78m
3:38AM0.64m
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9:36
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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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