Ballinskelligs Bay surf break

Ballinskelligs Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 IST
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Ballinskelligs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Ballinskelligs Bay surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 8,903 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
2
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
9
2
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
13
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
10
4.5
WSW
11
5.5
WSW
12
5
W
12
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.3
W
11
2.2
WSW
10
3
SSW
8
2
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
8
1.6
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1121
1054
711
716
537
885
772
1820
1474
2392
4472
8903
7646
3826
1739
1253
969
893
560
237
281
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
NW
20
W
30
S
30
WSW
35
WSW
45
W
50
W
55
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
30
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:35PM3.14m
5:58AM3.04m
6:11PM3.14m
6:35AM3.00m
6:48PM3.10m
7:13AM2.92m
7:26PM3.03m
7:52AM2.82m
8:05PM2.95m
8:34AM2.71m
8:46PM2.86m
9:20AM2.62m
9:32PM2.77m
10:10AM2.57m
Low Tide
11:39PM0.50m
11:51AM0.61m
00:15AM0.51m
12:27PM0.66m
00:52AM0.56m
1:03PM0.73m
1:30AM0.64m
1:40PM0.81m
2:11AM0.72m
2:19PM0.90m
2:54AM0.79m
3:03PM0.99m
3:42AM0.84m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
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9:47
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
1
10
4
1
7
4
3
2
4
5
5
2
2
2
7
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
13
13
14
14
13
13
13
11
11
11
12
13
12
13
13
13
14
11
11
10
12
10
9
11
10
7
6
4
1
0
2
6
7
5
9
8
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
2
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
9
2
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
2.5
W
11
2.3
W
11
2.2
WSW
10
1.7
W
11
2
SSW
8
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
Energy kJ
1121
81
81
716
537
885
772
1820
25
25
41
20
1739
1253
969
646
560
764
617
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
8
0.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
82
7
81
45
17
34
17
18
18
17
15
237
121
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
4
7
14
31
26
26
2
35
17
15
46
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
1.3
SSW
5
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
10
4.5
WSW
11
5.5
WSW
12
5
W
12
3.5
W
12
1.9
WSW
11
3
SSW
8
2.1
W
11
1.6
SW
7
Energy kJ
1054
711
92
1474
2392
4472
8903
7646
3826
878
893
1068
281
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
279
46
46
41
41
111
150
217
279
437
279
517
675
561
150
377
48
377
390
48
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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