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Ballinskelligs Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 11 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.7° 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 Monday (May 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 10AM. 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 9s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 17th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 6 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SSW 9 | |
6 | 14 | 32 | 79 | 78 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 54 | 54 | 41 | 40 | 18 | 17 | 69 | 206 | 2466 | 3606 | 2991 | 966 | 1060 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:15AM2.68m | 1:59PM2.72m | 2:10AM2.87m | 2:48PM2.96m | 3:01AM3.08m | 3:34PM3.20m | 3:50AM3.29m | 4:18PM3.40m | 4:37AM3.45m | 5:03PM3.54m | 5:25AM3.54m | 5:48PM3.60m | 6:14AM3.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM1.12m | 7:39AM0.77m | 8:02PM0.91m | 8:28AM0.55m | 8:51PM0.66m | 9:13AM0.34m | 9:36PM0.42m | 9:57AM0.17m | 10:20PM0.21m | 10:41AM0.07m | 11:05PM0.06m | 11:26AM0.05m | 11:51PM0.00m | 12:12PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | 9:30 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | W 7 | NW 7 | W 13 | SSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 9 |
 kJ | 6 | 14 | 52 | 47 | 78 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 54 | 54 | 231 | 75 | 18 | 109 | 19 | 206 | 16 | 3606 | 2653 | 966 | 1060 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | WNW 12 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 14 | SSW 13 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | S 21 |
| kJ | 6 | 29 | 12 | 79 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 43 | 6 | 13 | 37 | 17 | — | 6 | — | 6 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 8 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | W 9 | SSW 14 | W 9 | SSW 13 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 32 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 16 | 40 | 6 | 17 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 13 | — | WSW 12 | S 7 | W 10 |
| kJ | 93 | 107 | 156 | 201 | 799 | 2040 | 2483 | 1440 | 934 | 546 | 412 | — | 127 | — | 69 | 139 | 2466 | — | 2991 | 338 | 410 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 556 | 88 | 375 | 680 | 680 | 877 | 671 | 876 | 1170 | 111 | 422 | 35 | 41 | 41 | 53 | 434 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 3 | 41 |
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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).
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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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