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Banna Bay Beach Surf Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
2.6m
closing
Wind
16kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.3m
rising
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Is Banna Bay Beach good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Banna Bay Beach: Good for surfing — 65/100 for expert level. Wind 16 kn W · Waves 2.6 m, 11 s · Tide 0.8–-1.5 m. Best window around 09:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Banna Bay Beach: 2.5m waves with strong onshore wind. Windsurfing looks Good in the late morning, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 18°C / 64°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
52/100Okay
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Surfing · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
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52
/ 100
now · 06
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 61 · 09
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 52
now · 06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
2.4m
closing
Wind
19kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.3m
rising
Period
11s
Water
18°C
Swell
N 339°
Surfing · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
64
/ 100
06
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 65 · 09
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Conditions
What's driving the 64
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
2.1m
peeling
Wind
3kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
rising
Period
11s
Water
18°C
Swell
NW 337°
Surfing · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
44
/ 100
06
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 54 · 21
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Conditions
What's driving the 44
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.1m
peeling
Wind
13kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.6m
rising
Period
9s
Water
17°C
Swell
N 359°
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03 · Location

In context.

A long, wide, west-facing Blue Flag beach on the north Kerry coast, backed by dunes and exposed to Atlantic swell. A sandy sandbar break gives left and right waves with west swell and east offshore wind, suited to intermediate surfers, lessons available, plus kitesurfing and windsurfing in the open, windy setting. Dogs must be leashed and excluded from the Blue Flag zone 11am-7pm in summer. Lifeguards patrol June-August; voluntary Banna Rescue runs 24/7.

Spec sheet
Coords
52.3472°N, 9.8376°W
Facing
W
Nearest
Ballin Prior
Swell now
N 340°
Wind now
W 273°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Banna Bay Beach today?

Wind at Banna Bay Beach today: 16 kn W (gusting 33 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Banna Bay Beach today?

Waves at Banna Bay Beach today: 2.6 m, 11 s period from N, blown_out character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Banna Bay Beach today?

The best window for surfing at Banna Bay Beach today is around 22:00 UTC, when conditions score 50/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Banna Bay Beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Banna Bay Beach scores 20/100 today for surfing — Don't Bother. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Banna Bay Beach?

Banna Bay Beach is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Banna Bay Beach?

Banna Bay Beach is a coastal location near Ballin Prior in Ireland. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Banna Bay Beach?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Banna Bay Beach, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

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I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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