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Ballydavid surf Forecast / Kerry / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 IST
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Ballydavid surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballydavid sea temperature is 9.8°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 10.1 °C max: 10.7 °C min: 9.2 °C)
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Ballydavid surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballydavid sea temperature is 9.8°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 10.1 °C max: 10.7 °C min: 9.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballydavid this week:

The surf forecast for Ballydavid over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballydavid in the next 12 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 28th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballydavid over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
N
1.5
N
1.5
N
1.2
NNW
1
N
0.7
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
1.2
NNW
1
N
0.8
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.8
NW
1.1
NNW
1
N
1
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.9
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
1
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)1212121110101213121111161111119111110109888121313121110111110101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)464672717356212964184983243562383333252861961013082312101531016628112654847239541913262702069848
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
5
NW
20
S
10
W
30
SW
30
S
25
SSE
35
S
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
10
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
S
15
ESE
25
SE
25
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
NE
10
ESE
20
E
50
S
40
S
15
S
35
W
50
W
45
WSW
25
SSE
40
SW
30
W
25
S
40
SSW
50
SW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:33PM
3.54
6:47AM
3.45
7:03PM
3.39
7:20AM
3.25
7:38PM
3.21
8:00AM
3.02
8:22PM
3.01
8:53AM
2.80
9:25PM
2.83
10:15AM
2.64
10:54PM
2.76
11:55AM
2.68
12:26AM
2.92
1:18PM
2.93
1:37AM
3.24
2:19PM
3.29
2:32AM
3.60
3:08PM
3.64
3:20AM
3.93
3:52PM
3.94
4:05AM
4.16
4:34PM
4.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:19PM
0.40
12:33AM
0.49
12:47PM
0.57
1:05AM
0.65
1:18PM
0.77
1:40AM
0.85
1:56PM
0.99
2:27AM
1.07
2:48PM
1.22
3:37AM
1.26
4:12PM
1.40
5:26AM
1.27
6:06PM
1.35
7:01AM
1.01
7:27PM
1.08
8:03AM
0.62
8:23PM
0.73
8:52AM
0.23
9:10PM
0.39
9:36AM
-0.08
9:53PM
0.10
10:17AM
-0.28
10:35PM
-0.09
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58--
Sunset-7:09--7:10--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:17--7:20--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:27--7:29-
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Rain (mm)
--2---21---2-6--37-11-11--34--141-7411
Temp. °C77899999810109101091111999710121211119101012121012121211
Feels °C (?)343322123777675566772754383-106436426

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed morning, near gales from the S by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

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Information about the Ballydavid Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ballydavid provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballydavid can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballydavid 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 (Ballydavid) 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 Ballydavid 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 Ballydavid, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fenit which is 36 km (22 miles) away, Tra Li, Bantry and Foynes.

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