Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.7° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 14,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 25th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 25th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 27th Oct)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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W
12
2.5
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3.5
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12
2.2
WSW
11
2.3
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1.6
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0.7
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15
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14
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12
5.5
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14
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2015
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1042
1304
471
92
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1860
6771
6356
394
188
1858
2404
5042
4398
12035
14462
12416
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
30
WSW
35
WNW
15
S
40
E
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NNW
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NW
45
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45
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High Tide
1:56PM2.62m
2:35AM2.65m
2:43PM2.83m
3:15AM2.89m
3:24PM3.05m
3:52AM3.13m
4:02PM3.26m
4:28AM3.34m
4:41PM3.43m
5:05AM3.49m
5:21PM3.53m
5:43AM3.56m
6:02PM3.54m
Low Tide
8:22PM0.86m
8:38AM0.95m
9:00PM0.61m
9:16AM0.71m
9:35PM0.38m
9:52AM0.47m
10:10PM0.19m
10:28AM0.27m
10:46PM0.06m
11:04AM0.12m
11:23PM0.01m
11:43AM0.05m
00:02AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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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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