
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,913 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
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 Banna Strand has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this forecast is a tough one. For the vast majority of the period, the wind is going to be a real pain, blowing cross-on or onshore and messing up the surface. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions before things finally turn around.
The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Sunday the 6th right through to the 19th of September, it’s a real battle. The swell comes and goes, with some serious size showing up – we’re talking 12ft on Tuesday the 8th with the combined energy going through the roof (2279) – but the wind is just not playing ball. It’s cross-on or onshore nearly the whole time, so the waves are going to be lumpy, choppy, and generally a mess. There are a few moments where it’s borderline, like Friday afternoon the 11th with a small 3ft swell, but the energy is weak (203) and it’s just not worth getting wet for.
You’ll notice there’s a huge gap here with nothing really rideable. We don’t get a proper recommendation until we hit the second week.
Now, the standout window. Keep your eyes on the 20th and 21st of September. That’s when it all comes together. We’ve got a nice West swell rolling in at 7ft on Sunday the 20th, with good period (11 seconds) and solid energy (1109). But the real story is the wind. A light cross-off breeze from the SSE is going to clean things right up. This is your window for clean, well-shaped waves that’ll have some push. It’s going to be a proper groundswell, which should set up nicely along this exposed sandbar, offering some longer rides between sets. This is best for experienced surfers given the size.
Then on Monday the 21st, it gets even better. We’re looking at a 7ft swell from the NW, and again that light cross-off from the SSE will keep the surface glassy. The period bumps up to 12 seconds, and the energy is strong (1375). This is the real standout of the whole outlook. Clean, powerful waves with good shape. If you can only paddle out once in this forecast, make it the morning of the 21st.
Because Banna Strand is a consistent spot that’s exposed to that West swell, and crowds are often around, it’s worth noting that when the conditions are as good as those two mornings, you won’t be alone. But for the quality on offer, a few others in the water is a small price to pay.
The water temp on the 6th is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus.
So to sum it up: the first two weeks are a write-off with that wind. Forget about it. But the 20th and especially the 21st of September? That’s the real deal. Mark it in your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
179 | 591 | 1949 | 1017 | 786 | 1157 | 2279 | 2913 | 1898 | 363 | 199 | 186 | 364 | 480 | 311 | 187 | 87 | 363 | 2071 | 1367 | 1043 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:26PM3.15m | 2:21AM3.10m | 2:47PM3.39m | 3:33AM3.38m | 3:49PM3.72m | 4:26AM3.68m | 4:38PM4.03m | 5:11AM3.94m | 5:21PM4.25m | 5:51AM4.11m | 6:01PM4.36m | 6:27AM4.18m | 6:38PM4.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03PM1.11m | 8:33AM1.18m | 9:16PM0.77m | 9:36AM0.88m | 10:09PM0.41m | 10:25AM0.58m | 10:53PM0.10m | 11:07AM0.32m | 11:33PM-0.09m | 11:45AM0.16m | 00:09AM-0.16m | 12:22PM0.09m | 00:43AM-0.10m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | NNW 8 | W 14 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | — | NW 13 | NW 12 |
179 | 6 | 1949 | 1017 | 206 | 82 | — | — | — | 363 | 199 | 186 | 364 | 480 | 311 | 187 | 82 | 348 | — | 1367 | 1043 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | W 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 8 | NW 14 | — | — | WSW 9 |
17 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 392 | 125 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 87 | 363 | — | — | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — |
16 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 119 | 96 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 10 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 | — |
— | 591 | — | — | 786 | 1157 | 2279 | 2913 | 1898 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2071 | 461 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 409 | 385 | 137 | 15 | 436 | 137 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 42 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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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.










