Ballinskelligs Bay surf break

Ballinskelligs Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 30 Dec 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
10.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 31st Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 31st Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 31st Dec)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.4
W
0.5
W
1.1
NW
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)1413121211141312121112111110131261111106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27628619314163699085554249651439851758337361926
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNW
30
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
NNE
0
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:12AM
2.94
1:41PM
2.96
2:13AM
3.13
2:44PM
3.14
3:09AM
3.32
3:41PM
3.30
4:01AM
3.48
4:33PM
3.41
4:50AM
3.59
5:22PM
3.45
5:37AM
3.63
6:09PM
3.40
6:22AM
3.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:46PM
0.68
7:23AM
0.69
7:50PM
0.57
8:24AM
0.47
8:47PM
0.44
9:19AM
0.26
9:40PM
0.32
10:10AM
0.09
10:29PM
0.25
10:59AM
-0.01
11:15PM
0.23
11:45AM
-0.03
12:00AM
0.28
Tue
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Sunrise--8:48--8:48--8:47--8:47--8:47--8:47--8:45
Sunset4:37--4:38--4:39--4:40--4:42--4:43--4:44--
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--------------1231-19
Temp. °C76677997866668999991010
Feels °C (?)102345432-2-10-121234455
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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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