
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,419 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 (Jul 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banna Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers. Rusty here, looking at the 16-day window for our local spot. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got some real gems hiding in there if you’re patient.
The next week or so is looking pretty underwhelming, with small, weak swells and a lot of cross-onshore wind messing things up. The real action looks like it’s going to kick off in the first week of August, with a proper pulse of energy that could be the standout of the whole period.
The water here is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, at 63°F.
Let’s run through it.
Thursday 23rd through to the end of July is a write-off for any decent surf. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is almost always on it or cross-shore. You’ll be fighting chop for ankle-biters. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July where we get a light cross-offshore breeze and a 5ft swell from the WNW, but the energy is still moderate (295) and the period is short. It’s clean but small.
Friday 1st of August is another poor day, with strong NW winds and a tiny, weak swell from the SW. Don’t bother.
Sunday 2nd of August is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is looking glassy, with a light WSW breeze and a solid 8ft swell from the WNW. The period is short (8 seconds), but the energy is strong (649). The conditions are set to be glassy, which is a huge plus, and the forecast is for very good surf. This is a serious option for the intermediate crew. The afternoon, however, sees the swell jump to 10ft with a stronger energy (1395) and a light cross-on wind. While it’s clean, 10ft is getting into expert-only territory, and the wind is a touch onshore. Early morning is the call.
Monday 3rd of August is a massive day. The morning is glassy, with an 12ft swell from the WNW and very strong energy (2489). This is a big, powerful groundswell with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is from the SE at a glassy 5 km/h. The conditions are perfect, but the size is only for experts. The afternoon sees the swell drop a bit to 10ft, still with strong energy (1787), but with a light cross-on breeze. It’s still a big day for the experienced crew.
Tuesday 4th of August is the best balance of the whole run. The morning is completely calm, glassy, with the swell easing to 7ft from the NW (9 sec period) and strong energy (748). The forecast is for very good surf conditions. This is the sweet spot – a solid, powerful wave, clean conditions, and a size that is manageable for strong intermediates. The afternoon gets a bit choppy as the wind picks up.
After that, it drops off fast. Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th of August are flat and small again, with weak winds.
Friday 7th of August has a glassy morning with a 4ft swell from the W, but the energy is low (194) and the period is short. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
So, the standout is Tuesday 4th of August for the best all-round conditions. If you’re an expert, Monday 3rd of August is the one for the biggest, cleanest waves. The Sunday 2nd of August morning is also a very good bet for a solid session.
Don’t forget, the early part of the window is a total bust. Be patient.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 20 | 20 | 134 | 117 | 74 | 605 | 1122 | 1360 | 1389 | 1125 | 726 | 508 | 377 | 295 | 295 | 308 | 217 | 268 | 281 | 301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:58PM3.00m | 1:32AM2.84m | 2:08PM3.00m | 2:47AM2.87m | 3:13PM3.10m | 3:50AM3.00m | 4:07PM3.28m | 4:38AM3.17m | 4:51PM3.48m | 5:19AM3.35m | 5:29PM3.67m | 5:55AM3.49m | 6:04PM3.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM1.41m | 7:51AM1.42m | 8:40PM1.35m | 8:58AM1.38m | 9:38PM1.20m | 9:52AM1.24m | 10:25PM1.01m | 10:35AM1.06m | 11:05PM0.80m | 11:13AM0.89m | 11:41PM0.61m | 11:48AM0.73m | 00:15AM0.45m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 8 | WNW 9 |
19 | 12 | 12 | 134 | 117 | 54 | — | 1122 | — | — | — | 726 | 508 | 377 | 295 | 295 | 308 | 217 | 268 | 1 | 301 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | NW 11 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 8 |
12 | — | 20 | — | — | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — |
— | 20 | 9 | — | — | — | 605 | — | 1360 | 1389 | 1125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 281 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 383 | 977 | 218 | 50 | 1005 | 952 | 15 | 15 | 368 | 513 | 400 | 218 | 15 | 41 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 41 | 0 |
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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.










