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Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 15 Apr 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
10.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, near gales from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 913 | 814 | 1420 | 7940 | 4522 | 2278 | 1121 | 1586 | 1293 | 1137 | 1163 | 456 | 252 | 158 | 701 | 1322 | 1069 | 934 | 1347 | 1680 | 1477 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | |
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Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | |
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Rain (mm) | 16 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 20 | 12 | 14 | |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | |
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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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