Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.83° N 10.20° W

Ballinskelligs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballinskelligs Bay sea temperature is
15.3°C
1.0° 

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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,417 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 9th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
1.3
W
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
0.6
NW
4
0.1
S
14
1.8
WSW
6
2.5
W
9
2.3
W
9
3
W
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
391
190
120
95
345
17
17
17
6
6
14
6
2
8
4
218
1080
899
1392
3
6
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
W
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
SW
35
W
25
W
20
WSW
35
W
30
NW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
10:03AM2.78m
10:53PM2.60m
11:26AM2.67m
00:26AM2.55m
12:56PM2.72m
1:50AM2.70m
2:09PM2.91m
2:53AM2.92m
3:06PM3.14m
3:41AM3.14m
3:53PM3.33m
4:22AM3.32m
4:34PM3.45m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.89m
4:50AM1.11m
5:55PM0.95m
6:35AM1.12m
7:29PM0.80m
7:57AM0.94m
8:34PM0.55m
8:55AM0.71m
9:23PM0.32m
9:40AM0.48m
10:04PM0.14m
10:20AM0.31m
10:41PM0.04m
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Temp °C
12
13
15
16
16
16
16
15
15
13
13
12
13
13
13
15
15
15
15
14
13
Feels °C
10
11
14
14
14
15
14
14
14
8
8
9
8
9
10
10
11
14
10
7
6
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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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