Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,739 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checking in with a look at Banna Strand for the next couple of weeks. Let’s be honest right off the bat, this isn’t shaping up to be a classic run of surf. We’ve got a bit of a rough start with some solid swell, but the wind is just not playing ball for the most part.
The first real chance to even look at the water doesn't come until Thursday the 20th, and even then, it’s a bit of a mess. We’ve got an 8ft NW swell coming in, but that fresh cross-shore wind is going to chop it up. The energy’s there – moderate – but it’s going to be lumpy and hard to love. That morning session is the only real window before the swell drops to nothing.
Friday the 21st is tiny with a weak 3ft WNW swell, but at least the wind goes clean with a light cross-off from the north. It’s more of a longboard day if anything.
Saturday the 22nd morning is our first little highlight. We’ve got a tiny 3ft NNW swell, but the wind is a glassy 3 mph from the NNE, making for a clean surface. It’s only a 6-second period, so the waves will be weak and crumbly, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. Sunday and Monday are forgettable with barely any swell.
Now, if you can wait, things get interesting again, but there’s a catch. Saturday the 29th of August, the forecast shows a proper pulse of WNW groundswell hitting 12ft with a strong energy reading. The wind is light and offshore from the southeast, so it should be glassy. But here’s the rub – that’s a lot of water for a sandbar, and the forecast notes the swell might be too big for this break. This one is strictly for the experienced crew. It’s a big, powerful swell, and the clean conditions will be a sight to see, but don’t get caught inside if you’re not ready.
Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st also have some decent 7ft WNW and W swells, with clean conditions on the Monday morning. That Monday morning session on the 31st looks like your best bet for a solid, manageable wave with clean conditions, a 7ft W swell, and a gentle offshore breeze.
The outlook gets a bit messy again to start September with another big, clean swell on the 1st, but once again, the 12ft to 10ft range is likely too much for the break to handle well.
So, the standout is that Saturday the 29th morning for the sheer size and clean conditions, but only for experts. For everyone else, keep an eye on Monday the 31st morning for a fun, cleaner session with decent swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit will be fine.
Stay tuned, forecaster can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 13 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
355 | 761 | 1369 | 1433 | 1491 | 1513 | 1290 | 8 | 157 | 72 | 24 | 24 | 36 | 20 | 38 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 40 | 935 | 683 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:27AM3.56m | 9:42PM3.45m | 10:07AM3.30m | 10:28PM3.11m | 10:56AM3.05m | 11:27PM2.83m | 12:01PM2.86m | 00:49AM2.67m | 1:28PM2.82m | 2:23AM2.71m | 2:51PM2.96m | 3:33AM2.90m | 3:48PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:21PM0.83m | 3:42AM0.91m | 4:05PM1.12m | 4:26AM1.25m | 5:03PM1.40m | 5:29AM1.53m | 6:34PM1.57m | 7:10AM1.66m | 8:16PM1.52m | 8:40AM1.55m | 9:24PM1.30m | 9:36AM1.33m | 10:09PM1.03m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | W 5 | W 11 | W 10 |
1 | 761 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 157 | 72 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 935 | 683 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | — |
12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 13 | — | SW 15 | NW 11 | SW 15 | W 8 | WSW 8 | N 6 | NW 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | — | 9 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 40 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | S 2 | — | — |
355 | — | 1369 | 1433 | 1491 | 1513 | 1290 | 951 | 186 | 77 | 138 | 100 | 36 | 20 | 38 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 364 | 575 | 15 | 373 | 373 | 265 | 347 | 189 | 107 | 353 | 99 | 26 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 50 | 375 | 15 | 20 | 218 | 256 |
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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.











