Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
16.2°C
1.4° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 17,605 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 30th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
11
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
10
2.5
W
11
2.5
W
11
0.3
SSW
7
2
W
11
1
S
4
0.2
SSW
12
1.1
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
4
SSW
10
5.5
WSW
12
6.5
WSW
14
5.5
W
14
4.5
WSW
13
4
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1896
1450
970
1509
1510
9
932
40
14
235
269
2843
7411
17605
12541
6682
4407
1018
529
561
351
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SSW
35
S
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
SW
20
S
30
SSE
40
SE
60
SE
70
SE
40
SSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
35
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:12PM3.46m
5:36AM3.43m
5:47PM3.54m
6:10AM3.50m
6:23PM3.54m
6:45AM3.48m
7:02PM3.46m
7:24AM3.39m
7:44PM3.30m
8:07AM3.21m
8:33PM3.06m
8:58AM3.00m
9:34PM2.80m
Low Tide
10:58AM0.29m
11:18PM0.03m
11:31AM0.17m
11:50PM-0.03m
12:05PM0.11m
00:24AM0.01m
12:42PM0.14m
1:01AM0.14m
1:21PM0.25m
1:42AM0.35m
2:06PM0.44m
2:28AM0.61m
3:00PM0.67m
3:27AM0.90m
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7:31
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7:33
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7:35
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7:37
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7:37
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7:39
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7:41
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7:30
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7:28
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7:25
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7:23
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7:21
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7:19
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7:16
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 mm
2
2
7
1
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12
6
4
2
8
3
5
4
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Temp °C
15
16
15
14
14
14
14
15
16
17
17
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
Feels °C
11
11
10
8
8
10
10
8
8
6
5
6
9
7
6
9
10
9
12
14
14
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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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