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Ballinskelligs Bay surf break

Ballinskelligs Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 IST
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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
11.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballinskelligs Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 12 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 1st May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 1st May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 1st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
W
1.2
WNW
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.2
S
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
1.1
WNW
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)871316127812121111101110101010111110109618181816161615151414141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3119560315178172119114748310670706512182744826826123010242421422139503834
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
N
10
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
10
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
NE
5
E
10
N
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
N
25
N
5
N
10
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
3.52
7:53AM
3.33
8:12PM
3.30
8:48AM
3.05
9:07PM
3.05
9:50AM
2.78
10:11PM
2.82
11:03AM
2.58
11:25PM
2.68
12:23PM
2.51
12:41AM
2.64
1:35PM
2.57
1:48AM
2.70
2:31PM
2.69
2:41AM
2.80
3:15PM
2.83
3:24AM
2.90
3:51PM
2.96
4:02AM
3.00
4:24PM
3.07
4:36AM
3.08
4:56PM
3.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:00PM
0.14
1:26AM
0.13
1:47PM
0.42
2:18AM
0.37
2:39PM
0.71
3:18AM
0.63
3:41PM
0.99
4:32AM
0.85
5:01PM
1.16
6:00AM
0.93
6:30PM
1.19
7:17AM
0.89
7:41PM
1.09
8:13AM
0.78
8:34PM
0.95
8:57AM
0.67
9:15PM
0.81
9:33AM
0.57
9:51PM
0.67
10:06AM
0.50
10:24PM
0.56
10:38AM
0.45
10:56PM
0.48
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:54--
Sunset-9:01--9:04--9:05--9:07--9:08--9:09--9:12--9:14--9:15--9:16--9:17--9:20-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191916181712141411131412131412111110111211111111111111121211121111131210
Feels °C (?)141615161491197810991211757678755556769757867

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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