Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Issued: 6 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
13.8° 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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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
1
1
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)
1.2
SSW
7
1
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
W
11
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
144
93
68
62
49
31
22
16
11
9
14
39
32
34
16
40
73
99
71
52
49
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
15
NW
10
W
10
W
10
NE
5
SE
10
S
10
ENE
5
S
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NNE
5
N
0
SW
5
ENE
10
ENE
35
ESE
45
ESE
Wind State
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:58PM3.31m
9:38AM3.01m
9:52PM3.12m
10:34AM2.86m
10:48PM2.92m
11:32AM2.74m
11:48PM2.76m
12:32PM2.68m
00:52AM2.65m
1:31PM2.67m
1:54AM2.63m
2:27PM2.72m
2:51AM2.66m
Low Tide
2:34PM0.53m
3:12AM0.32m
3:29PM0.70m
4:08AM0.49m
4:29PM0.86m
5:08AM0.67m
5:34PM0.97m
6:10AM0.80m
6:41PM1.02m
7:10AM0.89m
7:43PM1.00m
8:06AM0.92m
8:38PM0.94m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
 mm
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
13
14
13
15
16
16
18
18
16
16
16
15
19
20
20
25
24
22
Feels °C
14
14
12
11
12
11
13
15
15
15
16
15
16
14
14
20
22
20
23
20
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
7
1
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
144
93
68
62
49
31
23
17
8
12
12
39
32
34
18
40
73
99
71
52
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
NW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
W
9
0.4
SW
8
0.3
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
107
61
28
51
33
22
22
16
11
6
6
7
8
14
16
8
12
14
5
5
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.1
SW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
7
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
11
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
W
4
0.1
NW
7
0.3
W
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
4
10
4
10
9
9
6
5
7
9
14
5
1
2
12
6
3
4
12
12
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
4
0.3
SE
2
0.4
W
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
18
1
5
4
10
1
17
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
31
41
150
41
41
10
10
35
35
47
393
285
279
619
10
10
8
0
0
51
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
8
9
5
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
8
6
7
5
7
5
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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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