Banna Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.35° N 9.84° W

Banna Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Banna Strand sea temperature is
17.4°C
1.5° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NW swell with 377 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with W 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down for Banna Strand. The start has some small but clean waves, then we get a proper pulse that turns messy and eventually way too big. The standout window is right at the beginning.

Monday 24th August afternoon is your best bet of the whole forecast. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 63°F, with a light easterly offshore breeze keeping the surf clean. We’ve got a 4ft WNW groundswell with a solid 11-second period – that’s good energy rolling in, with a combined wave energy of 383. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, has shape, and the offshore wind will have those lines standing up nice. Expect good surf conditions. This is the one to go for.

Tuesday 25th drops a bit. Morning sees 3ft at 9 seconds from the west, still with an easterly offshore breeze. It’s clean but very ordinary. The afternoon drops to 3ft – same story. A few rides to be had, but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday 26th is a write-off. Tiny 2ft on Wednesday morning, and the afternoon goes cross-shore with 2ft. Poor conditions.

Thursday 27th is a minor step back up. Both morning and afternoon offer 3ft WNW swell, still with clean winds. Surfable but very ordinary – a gap filler at best.

Friday 28th turns ugly. The swell pushes to 7ft in the morning, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Afternoon goes to nearly nothing with a strong cross-onshore. Not for surfing.

From Saturday 29th through Monday 31st, it’s a total write-off. We’ve got onshore winds, small waves, and a lot of chop. Sunday even has a risk of thunderstorms. A few days of nothing worth paddling out for.

There’s a brief flicker on Tuesday 1st September morning – 2ft from the west, clean with a light breeze. But it’s very ordinary. The afternoon picks up to 3ft but with a moderate onshore breeze, so still not great.

Wednesday 2nd September is where it gets massive. Morning hits 10ft with strong onshore winds and a huge combined wave energy of 1385 – but it’s messy and dangerous. By the afternoon, it’s 12ft, and the wind is cross-shore – it’s predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it looks like a kite-surfing day or a spectator sport.

Thursday 3rd September afternoon is the second best moment in the whole forecast. Swell drops to 4ft from the west, and the wind goes glassy – 3 mph from the southwest. The energy is moderate at 260, but with clean, glassy conditions and a decent 9-second period, you’ll find some fun, lined-up waves. Expect good surf conditions. If you missed Monday 24th, this is your backup.

The last few days from Friday 4th September onward get massive again – 10ft to 12ft, and by Monday 7th September we’re looking at a colossal 36ft swell with a 18-second period and 75029 combined energy. That’s a monster. Way too big for Banna Strand, and the winds are cross-onshore. Stay out of the water that week unless you’re on a jetski.

So to wrap it up: Monday 24th afternoon is the clear winner – clean, fun, and well-shaped. Thursday 3rd afternoon is a close second if you want glassy conditions. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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WNW
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
372
284
171
123
61
40
27
126
121
138
4
355
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66
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162
Wind (km/h)
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15
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10
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15
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15
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20
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High Tide
4:19AM3.14m
4:29PM3.47m
4:57AM3.37m
5:05PM3.72m
5:30AM3.59m
5:37PM3.93m
6:02AM3.77m
6:09PM4.07m
6:33AM3.90m
6:41PM4.14m
7:05AM3.97m
7:14PM4.14m
Low Tide
10:09PM1.03m
10:18AM1.08m
10:46PM0.76m
10:52AM0.83m
11:18PM0.50m
11:24AM0.61m
11:48PM0.28m
11:55AM0.44m
00:18AM0.13m
12:26PM0.33m
00:48AM0.06m
12:58PM0.28m
1:19AM0.08m
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Temp °C
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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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