Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
16.9°C
1.4° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 3,069 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 1.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 12th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Banna Strand. This is your classic exposed sandbar, picking up the bulk of any west energy that rolls through. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The week kicks off pretty average, to be honest. Wednesday the 9th has a bit of a chop on it with a 6ft swell from the WNW, but that SW wind is just messing it up, making for a messy, onshore feel. It’s not really one to get excited about.

We get a bit of a pulse through Thursday the 10th with a 6ft WSW swell, but again that cross-onshore wind is just keeping things bumpy. The wave energy is moderate (739). Not worth peeling yourself off the couch for.

Friday the 11th sees the size drop right back to 4ft. The morning has a bit of an onshore wind which might clean it up, but it’s pretty weak and a touch short period at 8 seconds. It’ll be small and a bit fat.

Then Saturday the 12th is a big fella – an 12ft WNW swell rolls in, but with strong cross-onshore winds at 16 mph, it’s just a beast. The wave energy is very strong (3069), but it’s a washing machine. Honestly, that’s more of a kite-surfing kind of day; you’d be mad to try and paddle out into that mess.

Now, Sunday the 13th is where we start to see a shift. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the NW, but more importantly, the wind flips to a light cross-offshore from the SSE. The energy is moderate (706) and conditions are clean. It’s not huge, but it’s your first real chance at a decent, lined-up wave. Keep an eye on the tide, though.

Things go flat and inconsistent through Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th. Just small, weak, and messy. Not worth bothering with.

The big standout is Wednesday the 16th. We’ve got a serious 12ft WNW swell pushing in, and the wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, making for clean conditions. Look, the wave energy is huge (2033), and the forecast actually says the swell might be too big for this break. This is one for experienced surfers only – it’ll be powerful, bowling, and well over your head on the sets. If you’re a beginner, give it a wide berth. It’s the best of the whole run by a long shot, but it’s a heavy one.

After that, the following week looks inconsistent. There’s a decent 10ft WNW swell on Friday the 18th, but again the notes suggest it’s too big, and the winds are messy. Not ideal.

The second week’s best bet looks to be Monday the 21st of September. The swell is a solid 5ft from the WNW, but the magic is in the wind – a light offshore from the east. That will groom the waves beautifully. The energy is moderate (715) and the conditions are set to be very clean. It’s a solid wave, good for intermediates who want some clean lines without the chaos of the bigger days.

Tuesday the 22nd afternoon might also offer a surprise with a 3ft swell but a very long 14-second period from the WNW, making for clean, glassy conditions, but it’ll be small and a bit fat on a sandbar.

Later in the month, the forecast shows a very big 10ft WNW swell on Wednesday the 23rd, and another 7ft one on Thursday the 24th with offshore wind. Those are promising and worth keeping an eye on, but we’re a long way out, so take it with a pinch of salt. If they come together, they could be excellent, but the big one on the 16th is your surest bet.

So, to sum it up: this run is all about two very different days. The 16th of September is the one for the experienced crew wanting a heavy, clean session. And Monday the 21st is the pick for everyone else – smaller, clean, and just a lovely surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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211
156
739
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1930
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286
577
434
377
601
Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
4:26AM3.68m
4:38PM4.03m
5:11AM3.94m
5:21PM4.25m
5:51AM4.11m
6:01PM4.36m
6:27AM4.18m
6:38PM4.34m
7:02AM4.15m
7:14PM4.21m
7:35AM4.03m
7:50PM4.00m
8:08AM3.84m
8:25PM3.71m
Low Tide
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
12:57PM0.13m
1:17AM0.07m
1:31PM0.27m
1:49AM0.33m
2:05PM0.49m
2:21AM0.65m
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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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