Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
17.1°C
1.0° 

Ballinskelligs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ballinskelligs Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,198 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballinskelligs Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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(10 max)
0
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.5
S
6
1
WNW
5
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
8
1.8
SW
10
1.5
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
9
2
WSW
9
2.5
W
10
1.9
W
10
2.3
W
8
2
W
8
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
14
14
14
21
55
22
13
214
585
346
591
577
1198
660
634
540
12
29
25
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
W
20
E
30
N
25
NW
10
S
20
WSW
15
W
35
NW
20
WSW
30
W
35
W
20
WNW
20
W
15
SE
Wind State
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:39PM3.12m
5:03AM3.05m
5:12PM3.29m
5:36AM3.19m
5:44PM3.41m
6:08AM3.29m
6:16PM3.47m
6:40AM3.34m
6:49PM3.47m
7:14AM3.34m
7:25PM3.40m
7:49AM3.27m
8:03PM3.26m
Low Tide
10:49PM0.43m
10:57AM0.52m
11:20PM0.25m
11:29AM0.38m
11:51PM0.12m
12:00PM0.29m
00:21AM0.06m
12:32PM0.25m
00:53AM0.07m
1:06PM0.28m
1:26AM0.16m
1:42PM0.36m
2:03AM0.33m
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6:43
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8:42
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8:28
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Temp °C
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18
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16
Feels °C
18
18
19
18
18
14
15
15
13
12
16
13
14
12
12
12
11
11
12
14
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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 16 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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