Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Issued: 6 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
13.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WSW swell with 782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballinskelligs Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 14th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 17th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
W
10
2.1
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1
W
8
0.9
W
7
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
81
81
123
108
373
530
561
541
392
782
606
611
456
322
244
201
114
87
22
15
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
30
ESE
10
ESE
5
S
10
SW
15
S
5
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
E
10
WNW
15
W
5
W
10
W
20
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
4:44PM3.45m
5:14AM3.42m
5:35PM3.55m
6:06AM3.46m
6:25PM3.59m
6:59AM3.43m
7:15PM3.56m
7:51AM3.32m
8:06PM3.47m
8:44AM3.18m
8:58PM3.31m
9:38AM3.01m
9:52PM3.12m
Low Tide
10:22AM0.26m
10:51PM0.14m
11:12AM0.21m
11:42PM0.03m
12:02PM0.21m
00:33AM-0.00m
12:52PM0.27m
1:24AM0.04m
1:42PM0.38m
2:17AM0.16m
2:34PM0.53m
3:12AM0.32m
3:29PM0.70m
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:01
10:02
10:02
 mm
1
2
4
1
25
1
Temp °C
19
18
16
14
15
15
15
14
13
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
Feels °C
14
12
13
14
14
13
12
11
11
10
11
10
12
11
12
12
11
12
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
W
10
0.2
SSW
12
1.9
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1
W
8
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
7
Energy kJ
62
81
81
123
108
373
530
561
541
392
14
606
611
456
322
244
201
114
87
86
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
54
17
31
12
34
33
30
30
29
14
13
12
12
12
5
4
27
28
22
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
77
20
18
35
7
1
1
1
2
2
2
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
7
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
SW
4
1
SSW
6
2.1
WSW
10
Energy kJ
45
107
4
12
71
782
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
10
31
31
31
41
41
41
41
279
0
41
377
46
46
31
41
389
376
279
46
533
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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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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