Banna Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

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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
12.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banna Strand this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 13th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
1.7
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
3
NW
9
4.5
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
1
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
2.2
WNW
7
3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
20
17
17
7
6
18
15
309
406
1696
5851
5432
10
9
8
8
136
64
503
2282
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
30
N
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
45
NW
45
NW
40
NNW
35
N
30
NNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
25
SW
40
NW
30
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:27PM2.98m
12:20PM2.81m
00:36AM3.01m
1:27PM2.97m
1:39AM3.15m
2:24PM3.23m
2:35AM3.37m
3:13PM3.52m
3:26AM3.62m
3:58PM3.81m
4:15AM3.87m
4:42PM4.05m
5:02AM4.06m
Low Tide
4:53PM1.54m
5:55AM1.32m
6:20PM1.53m
7:10AM1.18m
7:35PM1.36m
8:08AM0.94m
8:32PM1.10m
8:56AM0.67m
9:21PM0.80m
9:41AM0.42m
10:05PM0.50m
10:24AM0.22m
10:49PM0.24m
11:08AM0.10m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:46
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:16
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:27
9:29
2
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
8
10
11
10
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
10
9
14
14
11
11
4
-1
3
4
4
7
6
7
4
3
2
0
0
1
4
3
5
10
9
8
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
1.9
NW
9
1
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
40
20
17
17
25
6
6
6
63
50
12
10
10
9
8
562
136
64
2282
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
15
0.5
N
8
0.5
W
9
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
7
4
18
15
7
12
8
35
39
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.5
N
8
Energy kJ
25
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
N
6
1.9
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.1
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
3
NW
9
4.5
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
4
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
2.2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
226
319
167
132
107
197
281
338
309
406
1696
5851
5432
4010
2340
1509
503
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
681
636
493
637
420
434
339
115
653
627
629
763
692
427
692
595
13
42
218
223
381
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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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