Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.6° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 5,431 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.0m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 25th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, gales from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NW on Thu night, moderate winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
4
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
15
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
S
11
1.1
S
4
2.5
WSW
13
6
WNW
12
4.5
WNW
12
0.1
S
18
3
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.5
W
11
1.4
SSW
10
0.1
S
15
5
W
12
4.5
W
13
3
W
13
4
WSW
10
4
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
12
4
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1354
12
2
44
1929
0
0
6
2536
1881
1575
380
4
0
0
3498
3178
3937
5431
5298
4419
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SE
10
ESE
35
SSE
15
SSW
60
NW
45
WNW
40
W
25
W
25
SSE
65
SSE
75
NW
55
WNW
50
WNW
30
WNW
35
S
40
WSW
35
WSW
45
WNW
35
WNW
20
SW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:36AM2.37m
00:36AM2.27m
12:56PM2.45m
1:45AM2.42m
1:56PM2.62m
2:35AM2.65m
2:43PM2.83m
3:15AM2.89m
3:24PM3.05m
3:52AM3.13m
4:02PM3.26m
4:28AM3.34m
4:41PM3.43m
Low Tide
6:18PM1.25m
6:46AM1.36m
7:33PM1.09m
7:52AM1.18m
8:22PM0.86m
8:38AM0.95m
9:00PM0.61m
9:16AM0.71m
9:35PM0.38m
9:52AM0.47m
10:10PM0.19m
10:28AM0.27m
10:46PM0.06m
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6:29
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 mm
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2
8
5
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2
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6
14
14
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17
9
7
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Temp °C
10
10
11
12
13
10
11
12
12
12
14
11
11
11
12
13
15
15
12
12
12
Feels °C
8
8
5
4
11
-3
1
5
6
7
2
-5
-1
0
4
6
9
9
2
4
6
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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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