Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Issued: 6 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
13.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Heavy 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 Summary

Moderate 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
10
2
WSW
10
2.3
SW
9
2
SW
8
1
W
9
2
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.5
SSW
8
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
520
487
631
650
688
726
805
553
160
468
204
93
60
38
23
24
12
5
34
53
56
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSW
15
SSW
30
SSE
30
S
15
WNW
10
SSW
5
W
10
S
15
E
30
SE
20
SE
10
SSW
10
W
20
NW
10
N
Wind State
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
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
1
W
9
0.2
SSW
10
1.4
SW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
Energy kJ
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)
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SW
8
0.1
NW
10
0.8
W
8
0.4
NW
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
W
8
0.4
NW
7
0.3
WNW
7
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
NW
8
0.1
SW
10
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
7
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
1
11
11
4
16
9
8
6
5
1
2
8
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
1.9
WSW
10
2.3
SW
9
2
SW
8
1.4
SSW
6
2
SW
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
SE
4
0.5
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.5
SSW
8
Energy kJ
3
688
805
553
160
468
57
10
12
4
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
41
46
41
46
377
46
41
41
31
279
41
41
10
35
35
47
47
274
358
807
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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