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Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 19 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballybunion this week:
The surf forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 482 | 356 | 318 | 682 | 268 | 385 | 865 | 427 | 162 | 87 | 121 | 72 | 42 | 148 | 339 | 342 | 249 | 245 | 141 | 160 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:24AM 3.54 | 4:33PM 3.83 | 5:03AM 3.75 | 5:11PM 4.01 | 5:37AM 3.91 | 5:45PM 4.12 | 6:08AM 4.00 | 6:17PM 4.14 | 6:37AM 4.03 | 6:47PM 4.09 | 7:05AM 3.98 | 7:18PM 3.97 | 7:34AM 3.88 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:08PM 0.61 | 10:22AM 0.79 | 10:47PM 0.38 | 10:58AM 0.57 | 11:21PM 0.22 | 11:31AM 0.41 | 11:52PM 0.13 | 12:02PM 0.32 | 12:21AM 0.13 | 12:32PM 0.30 | 12:49AM 0.22 | 1:02PM 0.35 | 1:17AM 0.38 | 1:32PM 0.48 | ||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry
Continuing clean conditions at Ballybunion (light winds from the WSW at Shannon Airport 57 km from Ballybunion). 1.4m 10s swell from the WSW with a 0.7m 13s groundswell from the NNW and a 0.4m 8s swell from the NW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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