Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Ireland - County Kerry
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‘Waves 1ft. Wind light to moderate NW cross/onshore. Air 10'C. Water 10.5'C’
Secret spot?We can hide it! Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast / Ireland – County Kerry / Ireland6 Day Weather and Surf Issued (local time): 23 pm Wednesday 15 Feb 2012Ballinskelligs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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| Max-energy | 48 | 155 | 265 | 809 | 686 | 665 | 2223 | 3076 | 10855 | 7424 | 3430 | 2453 | 743 | 845 | 1302 | 1542 | 1585 | 2512 | ||||||
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| Wind State (?) | cross | cross- on |
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Key to wind character - offshore winds at Ballinskelligs Bay blow from the NE
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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is 10.9 °C (Statistics for 15 Feb 1981-2005 - mean: 10.1 max: 10.8 min: 9.4 °C) |
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| Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night Cool air temperatures (max 10°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Sat morning) Mainly strong winds | Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue morning Cool air temperatures (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun morning) Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Tue morning) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | heavy rain | light rain | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 7 | 5 | 1 | - | 16 | 5 | ||||||
| High °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||||||
| Low °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:43 | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | - | 17:54 | - | - | 17:57 | - | - | 17:59 | - | - | 18:00 | - | - | 18:02 | - | - | 18:05 | ||||||
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Information about the Ballinskelligs Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballinskelligs Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballinskelligs Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballinskelligs Bay 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 (Ballinskelligs Bay) 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 Ballinskelligs Bay 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 County Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Ballinskelligs Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in County Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around County Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bantry which is 54 km (34 miles) away, Fenit and Tra Li.
