Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
15.7° C
0.5° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 16 days are 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 13th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 13th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
W
11
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
W
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
25
12
12
10
25
45
22
74
74
62
80
80
42
65
66
49
82
41
41
34
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
10
ESE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
SE
10
NE
10
E
5
S
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
N
5
S
10
WNW
15
NNE
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:01AM2.84m
2:36PM2.98m
3:10AM3.00m
3:38PM3.18m
4:12AM3.18m
4:34PM3.38m
5:07AM3.34m
5:25PM3.55m
5:59AM3.44m
6:14PM3.65m
6:47AM3.47m
7:01PM3.67m
7:34AM3.41m
Low Tide
7:42PM0.82m
8:12AM0.70m
8:49PM0.62m
9:15AM0.57m
9:49PM0.39m
10:12AM0.42m
10:44PM0.17m
11:04AM0.29m
11:35PM0.00m
11:53AM0.21m
00:24AM-0.09m
12:39PM0.20m
1:10AM-0.08m
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5:33
5:35
5:35
5:37
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5:39
5:41
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9:58
9:57
9:55
9:54
9:53
9:52
9:52
9:51
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Temp °C
22
19
23
24
23
24
26
24
24
24
20
23
22
20
22
21
20
20
20
20
20
Feels °C
21
19
22
25
23
25
25
24
22
23
19
22
22
19
20
19
20
19
18
18
16
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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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