Ballybunion surf break

Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

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Ballybunion surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballybunion this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
11
1.8
N
6
1.9
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.7
NW
7
3
NW
9
4.5
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
3.5
NW
11
3
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
222
328
167
163
107
232
338
250
221
303
1647
5977
5255
2878
1669
1049
437
153
103
681
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
35
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
25
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
45
WNW
45
NW
45
NNW
40
N
35
N
35
NNW
15
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:12AM2.82m
11:29PM3.01m
12:23PM2.85m
00:38AM3.05m
1:29PM3.01m
1:41AM3.19m
2:26PM3.26m
2:37AM3.41m
3:15PM3.56m
3:28AM3.66m
4:01PM3.85m
4:17AM3.91m
4:45PM4.09m
Low Tide
4:54PM1.57m
5:57AM1.34m
6:22PM1.56m
7:12AM1.20m
7:38PM1.39m
8:10AM0.96m
8:35PM1.13m
8:59AM0.69m
9:23PM0.83m
9:43AM0.44m
10:08PM0.52m
10:27AM0.24m
10:51PM0.26m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:46
5:45
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:16
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:27
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Temp °C
10
12
8
11
11
10
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
12
12
12
2
3
-2
4
4
4
8
7
7
4
3
2
0
0
0
1
2
8
7
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
1.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
Energy kJ
170
40
20
17
17
24
6
14
5
31
55
12
10
10
9
8
437
153
103
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
12
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
15
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
67
7
4
18
15
7
12
8
25
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
8
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
6
1.8
N
6
1.9
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.7
NW
7
3
NW
9
4.5
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
3.5
NW
11
3
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
2.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
170
222
328
167
163
107
232
338
250
221
303
1647
5977
5255
2878
1669
1049
681
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
389
583
743
474
620
391
32
320
114
611
610
610
981
1091
482
373
120
32
32
32
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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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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