Surf Forecasts:
Ballinskelligs Bay surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with 851 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
520 | 487 | 631 | 650 | 688 | 726 | 805 | 553 | 160 | 468 | 204 | 93 | 60 | 38 | 23 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 34 | 53 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:34AM2.86m | 10:48PM2.92m | 11:32AM2.74m | 11:48PM2.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:08AM0.49m | 4:29PM0.86m | 5:08AM0.67m | 5:34PM0.97m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 23 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 9 | SSW 10 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
520 | 487 | 631 | 650 | 14 | 726 | 12 | 12 | 146 | 10 | 204 | 93 | 60 | 38 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 53 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SW 8 | NW 10 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 |
31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | — | 13 | — | 12 | 23 | 4 | 84 | 21 | 49 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — | NW 8 | SW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 11 | 4 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | — | — | WSW 10 | — | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 8 | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | 688 | — | 805 | 553 | 160 | 468 | — | 57 | — | — | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 34 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 46 | 41 | 46 | 377 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 31 | 279 | 41 | 41 | 10 | 35 | 35 | 47 | 47 | 274 | 358 | 807 | 8 |
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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.










