Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Issued: 6 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
17.0° C

2.4°C warmer than 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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,983 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 (Jul 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 1st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 1st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 30th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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
1
0
0
0
3
1
0
1
2
0
1
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)
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
10
3
SW
9
2.5
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
10
2.3
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
1
W
9
2.3
WSW
8
2.4
W
10
2.3
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.9
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
11
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1577
1046
1355
1224
1258
1109
386
180
702
1154
1190
764
783
721
150
347
251
194
153
123
24
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
S
35
SSW
15
W
30
NW
20
NW
15
SSW
20
S
20
WSW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
SSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
S
10
S
10
ESE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:20PM3.07m
5:45AM2.97m
5:57PM3.13m
6:22AM2.99m
6:34PM3.17m
6:59AM2.98m
7:09PM3.17m
7:35AM2.95m
7:45PM3.13m
8:13AM2.90m
8:22PM3.07m
8:52AM2.84m
9:00PM2.98m
Low Tide
11:01AM0.72m
11:26PM0.57m
11:38AM0.66m
00:03AM0.51m
12:13PM0.63m
00:40AM0.47m
12:48PM0.63m
1:15AM0.47m
1:23PM0.65m
1:51AM0.49m
1:58PM0.70m
2:28AM0.53m
2:37PM0.76m
3:07AM0.58m
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:01
10:01
10:00
10:00
 mm
1
3
6
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
15
15
15
13
13
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
17
17
17
19
20
20
Feels °C
11
10
9
13
10
9
11
13
12
13
12
13
14
14
16
16
17
17
18
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
10
0.3
SSW
13
2.5
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
10
2.3
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
1
W
9
0.1
SW
11
2.4
W
10
2.3
W
11
1.8
W
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
1.6
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
8
Energy kJ
1577
1046
34
1224
1258
1109
386
180
5
1154
1190
764
58
68
450
347
251
194
153
123
113
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
11
0.7
NW
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
35
34
16
15
14
14
4
4
2
85
6
6
150
76
59
54
35
17
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
35
5
5
4
6
3
3
5
10
5
9
8
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
9
1.1
SW
6
2.3
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
0.3
SSE
3
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
1355
72
702
783
721
1
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
48
46
289
41
150
96
41
279
377
0
41
46
41
41
41
41
41
3
41
37
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
2
1
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
9
9
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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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