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Ballinskelligs Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 03 Nov 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballinskelligs Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 4th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 4th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 9th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 4574 | 6526 | 4679 | 7578 | 5223 | 3177 | 2471 | 1866 | 1553 | 563 | 326 | 757 | 560 | 673 | 1437 | 9558 | 7624 | 6017 | 6228 | 10682 | 10463 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:30PM 3.31 | 3:00AM 3.41 | 3:16PM 3.52 | 3:43AM 3.60 | 4:01PM 3.65 | 4:26AM 3.69 | 4:48PM 3.67 | 5:10AM 3.68 | 5:36PM 3.59 | 5:56AM 3.58 | 6:26PM 3.40 | 6:45AM 3.40 | 7:21PM 3.15 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:40PM 0.10 | 9:01AM 0.20 | 9:22PM -0.06 | 9:44AM 0.01 | 10:05PM -0.11 | 10:27AM -0.08 | 10:48PM -0.06 | 11:12AM -0.07 | 11:33PM 0.09 | 12:00PM 0.05 | 12:20AM 0.32 | 12:51PM 0.25 | 1:11AM 0.60 | ||||||||
Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
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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 12 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 Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Ballinskelligs Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around 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.
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