Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
17.1° C
1.0° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SW swell with 407 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 8th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
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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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
7
1.1
NW
4
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
W
11
1.1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.2
SSW
12
1.6
SW
7
1.9
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
7
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
45
14
20
92
57
30
29
27
15
25
13
240
396
105
26
14
14
2
8
7
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
30
NW
35
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
NNW
20
NW
10
NNE
10
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:11PM3.02m
9:44AM2.89m
10:02PM2.86m
10:39AM2.77m
11:06PM2.71m
11:48AM2.70m
00:27AM2.63m
1:09PM2.72m
1:53AM2.71m
2:27PM2.89m
3:08AM2.90m
3:32PM3.13m
Low Tide
2:49PM0.65m
3:15AM0.55m
3:37PM0.78m
4:06AM0.73m
4:38PM0.92m
5:13AM0.90m
5:59PM0.99m
6:38AM0.97m
7:29PM0.91m
8:03AM0.89m
8:46PM0.68m
9:11AM0.70m
9:47PM0.40m
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6:05
6:07
6:09
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:16
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9:24
9:23
9:22
9:20
9:17
9:15
9:15
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Temp °C
17
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
16
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17
17
17
17
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17
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Feels °C
17
11
9
9
9
11
12
13
14
14
14
15
15
15
16
15
14
13
12
14
13
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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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