Ballybunion Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
16.4°C
2.1° 

Ballybunion surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ballybunion surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 14,660 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballybunion this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
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
0
7
3
2
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
9
3
W
12
5.5
WNW
16
4.5
WNW
14
4
WNW
13
3
WNW
12
2.2
NW
12
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
121
292
402
2546
14660
9047
5003
2685
1369
961
627
746
663
641
574
567
745
446
408
506
Wind (km/h)
45
SE
65
SE
30
S
35
SSW
45
SW
25
SW
20
S
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
20
NW
10
SW
15
SW
20
S
20
S
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
35
SW
40
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:28PM4.15m
7:49AM4.07m
8:10PM3.95m
8:31AM3.87m
8:59PM3.66m
9:22AM3.60m
9:59PM3.34m
10:26AM3.34m
11:18PM3.08m
11:50AM3.18m
00:53AM3.02m
1:21PM3.23m
2:19AM3.19m
Low Tide
1:10PM0.15m
1:28AM0.18m
1:49PM0.29m
2:08AM0.44m
2:32PM0.52m
2:53AM0.76m
3:25PM0.81m
3:49AM1.12m
4:37PM1.09m
5:13AM1.40m
6:24PM1.19m
7:05AM1.42m
8:02PM1.00m
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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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7:43
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7:45
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7:21
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7:19
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7:16
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7:14
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7:12
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7:09
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7:07
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 mm
1
5
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1
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2
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2
2
1
5
1
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1
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5
4
Temp °C
18
18
15
14
14
13
15
14
14
14
14
13
13
14
15
17
17
16
16
17
13
Feels °C
10
7
9
7
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
10
11
11
12
14
13
14
14
12
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Information about the Ballybunion Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ballybunion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballybunion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballybunion 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 (Ballybunion) 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 Ballybunion 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 Ballybunion, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Tra Li which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fenit which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Foynes, Shannon and Inis.

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