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Ballinskelligs Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
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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
9.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. 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 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7AM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 26ft (8.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 17 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 1848 | 1485 | 819 | 459 | 163 | 1505 | 4144 | 5723 | 2517 | 1881 | 7643 | 7890 | 2662 | 1410 | 912 | 2791 | 4459 | 31120 | 36390 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:50PM 3.28 | 5:00AM 3.42 | 5:24PM 3.38 | 5:35AM 3.46 | 5:56PM 3.42 | 6:08AM 3.44 | 6:27PM 3.39 | 6:40AM 3.35 | 6:57PM 3.30 | 7:13AM 3.21 | 7:28PM 3.17 | 7:46AM 3.03 | 8:01PM 2.99 | 8:22AM 2.81 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:46PM 0.35 | 11:06AM 0.09 | 11:19PM 0.25 | 11:37AM 0.08 | 11:51PM 0.21 | 12:08PM 0.13 | 12:23AM 0.25 | 12:38PM 0.26 | 12:54AM 0.34 | 1:09PM 0.43 | 1:27AM 0.50 | 1:40PM 0.64 | 2:01AM 0.69 | ||||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | ||
| Sunset | 8:10 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 5 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | 6 | 14 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | -4 | -1 | -2 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -1 | ||
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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.












