Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay

Issued: 6 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
13.3° 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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, W swell with 1,382 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with W 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) 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 3.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 12th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
2
0
0
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)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
1.7
W
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.4
W
8
2.2
W
9
2.3
W
10
2.3
W
12
2.1
W
11
1.9
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
4
3
6
6
435
773
839
810
1055
1382
1030
841
187
156
190
142
108
123
82
55
Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
25
S
25
W
20
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
5
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:06PM2.63m
00:21AM2.72m
1:06PM2.75m
1:24AM2.82m
2:04PM2.92m
2:25AM2.98m
3:00PM3.11m
3:24AM3.15m
3:53PM3.29m
4:20AM3.31m
4:44PM3.45m
5:14AM3.42m
5:35PM3.55m
Low Tide
6:05PM1.04m
6:40AM0.75m
7:11PM0.91m
7:40AM0.63m
8:11PM0.73m
8:37AM0.49m
9:07PM0.51m
9:30AM0.37m
10:00PM0.31m
10:22AM0.26m
10:51PM0.14m
11:12AM0.21m
11:42PM0.03m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:58
9:58
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:00
 mm
2
1
15
2
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
13
14
14
13
16
16
16
18
19
19
19
19
17
17
15
15
Feels °C
5
6
6
5
7
8
10
12
11
15
15
17
17
17
17
13
14
14
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
2.3
W
10
2.3
W
12
2.1
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.5
W
11
1
WNW
10
1
S
7
0.9
W
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
Energy kJ
4
2
3
6
6
6
4
5
2
1055
1382
1030
841
514
214
104
142
108
123
82
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
1
W
10
0.8
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
4
4
2
6
5
7
7
2
2
29
10
187
156
190
74
26
17
15
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NW
7
Energy kJ
2
7
6
12
2
2
24
23
73
53
34
8
35
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
11
2.5
W
10
2.2
W
10
2.1
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.7
W
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.4
W
8
2.2
W
9
0.5
SSE
3
0.8
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
1985
1277
913
707
493
435
773
839
810
6
33
7
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
442
1029
279
442
911
31
274
48
41
41
41
0
3
3
31
31
47
31
31
41
46
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
7
9
6
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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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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