Ballinskelligs Bay surf break

Ballinskelligs Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 02 Dec 2025 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
11.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Dec 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 12 days are 12.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 2nd Dec)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 2nd Dec)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 9th Dec)41ft (12.5m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, near gales from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
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 (?)
5.5
W
5.5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
5
W
4.5
W
5
W
5
W
3.5
SW
5.5
WSW
6.5
WSW
7.5
WSW
6
WSW
3.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
7.5
SW
Period(s) (?)16151414131313151791214161514111314121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1558012463917372124445804464339646148411722785517813279591521149987196970699954630424817140
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
25
WSW
30
WNW
25
WSW
50
S
50
W
40
WNW
35
W
25
SSW
35
SSW
55
SW
50
WSW
55
W
35
W
45
SSE
50
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
30
SE
65
SE
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
3.17
2:32AM
3.31
2:55PM
3.35
3:21AM
3.48
3:47PM
3.48
4:09AM
3.59
4:38PM
3.53
4:57AM
3.63
5:28PM
3.49
5:46AM
3.58
6:19PM
3.37
6:35AM
3.47
7:11PM
3.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:11PM
0.29
8:38AM
0.31
9:00PM
0.17
9:27AM
0.12
9:48PM
0.11
10:15AM
0.00
10:35PM
0.12
11:03AM
-0.03
11:23PM
0.21
11:53AM
0.03
12:11AM
0.35
12:44PM
0.17
1:01AM
0.53
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise8:26--8:26--8:27--8:30--8:30--8:32--8:33--
Sunset-4:32--4:31--4:31--4:30--4:30--4:30--4:30-
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
4211563211724--7113-122
Temp. °C10101010988811131111111112101111121312
Feels °C (?)3434-1-4-2-1160-1044-125374
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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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