
Surf Forecasts:
Banna Strand surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NW 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 (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banna Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Banna Strand over the next couple of weeks. I’ll level with you straight up: we’ve got a long, dry spell ahead before anything really worth paddling out for shows up. The first real glimmer of hope is a solid week away, so don’t be in a rush.
For the first week, it’s just not happening. Starting Friday the 31st of July, we’ve got a weak 4 ft swell from the WNW, but with a 12 mph onshore wind and a short period of 7 seconds, it’s messy and basically unrideable. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight. Saturday and Sunday the 1st and 2nd of August stay tiny, with the swell dropping to under 3 ft and the wind switching around but not doing us any favors. The combined wave energy is pretty weak, sitting around 90 to 141 (moderate at best) for the first couple of days, then it just fizzles out into the single digits and low double digits – total dud.
From Monday the 3rd through to Saturday the 8th of August, the swell stays below 2 ft. There are a few moments of glassy or clean conditions, like Tuesday morning the 4th with glassy winds and a tiny 0.3 ft swell, but it’s just not enough to surf. The 7th of August has a glassy morning too, but again, it’s only 1.0 ft. You’d be better off having a coffee and watching the horizon.
Now, things finally start to look interesting on Sunday the 9th of August. The swell jumps up to 5 ft to 6 ft from the W, but it’s getting hammered by a 9 mph onshore wind and the period is a short, weak 6-7 seconds. The energy climbs to 279 (moderate), but the conditions are still poor. The real standout arrives on Monday the 10th of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the WNW, paired with a light offshore breeze from the SE, and the period stretches to 8 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 436 (moderate-to-strong). This is a proper surfable window. The swell is a bit much for beginners, but for intermediates and above, Banna Strand will be offering up some punchy, clean lines. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping the faces tidy. Crowds are often here, so expect some company, but it’ll be worth it.
After that, the swell fades fast. Tuesday the 11th back to 2 ft, and the rest of the week into the 15th of August stays tiny, with onshore or cross-shore winds and choppy conditions. The 13th and 14th see the wind picking up to 12-16 mph, making it a write-off.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a complete washout. The only real window is Monday the 10th of August. That morning and afternoon session with the 6 ft clean WNW swell and light offshore breeze is the best we’re going to get. It’s not a classic, long-period groundswell, but it’s a solid, ridable day. After that, it’s back to flat spells. Don’t hold your breath for the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 93 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 20 | 113 | 55 | 38 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:10PM3.99m | 7:36AM3.71m | 7:43PM3.97m | 8:09AM3.70m | 8:17PM3.89m | 8:45AM3.65m | 8:53PM3.76m | 9:23AM3.56m | 9:35PM3.58m | 10:08AM3.44m | 10:24PM3.38m | 11:02AM3.30m | 11:28PM3.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:18AM0.27m | 1:24PM0.52m | 1:50AM0.28m | 1:57PM0.56m | 2:22AM0.34m | 2:33PM0.64m | 2:57AM0.46m | 3:12PM0.78m | 3:38AM0.64m | 4:00PM0.95m | 4:28AM0.87m | 5:00PM1.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | N 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 |
9 | 93 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 73 | 113 | 55 | 38 | 18 | 14 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 69 | 34 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 7 | N 9 | W 11 | N 8 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
5 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 67 | 38 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
— | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 2 | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | — |
132 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 175 | 145 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 576 | 23 | 20 | 42 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 26 | 137 | 41 | 66 | 107 | 364 | 385 | 15 | 66 | 642 |
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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.











