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Ballinskelligs Bay surf break

Ballinskelligs Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 23 Jan 2026 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
9.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (Jan 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 7.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 23rd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 23rd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 30th Jan)23ft (7.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, gales from the SE by Wed night).

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
3
!
!
!
!
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3
!
3
0
3
0
!
!
!
!
!
5
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
5
W
3.5
W
3
WSW
4
WSW
3
W
2.1
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.1
W
3.5
SW
4.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)161515141614171613121015151616151615141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1350648171834362109864737585380473304122918635826685579617588556366334522160842576092
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
35
NW
30
NW
20
ESE
45
SE
10
WNW
30
W
15
E
10
NNE
20
N
10
E
30
ESE
15
NNW
45
SW
50
SW
55
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
3.07
7:52AM
3.17
8:25PM
2.98
8:38AM
3.01
9:15PM
2.86
9:34AM
2.84
10:16PM
2.75
10:46AM
2.69
11:31PM
2.70
12:11PM
2.66
12:53AM
2.78
1:35PM
2.78
2:05AM
2.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:17PM
0.27
1:30AM
0.54
1:58PM
0.38
2:15AM
0.67
2:44PM
0.55
3:09AM
0.82
3:42PM
0.74
4:19AM
0.94
4:58PM
0.90
5:46AM
0.97
6:24PM
0.93
7:12AM
0.84
7:42PM
0.81
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise8:33--8:32--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:26--8:25--
Sunset-5:12--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:19--5:21--5:22-
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-122-3--111-1----116448
Temp. °C677777888977777779889
Feels °C (?)01-222001334-1230101-2-3-3
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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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