Ballybunion Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
17.3° C
1.4° 

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


Ballybunion surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 576 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballybunion this week:

The surf forecast for Ballybunion over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. 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+) 4AM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 7th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
7
0.7
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.6
W
11
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
26
28
39
430
511
370
255
292
244
186
157
110
77
48
34
85
210
133
201
173
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
W
15
SSW
15
SW
20
W
10
S
15
S
20
WSW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
0
N
5
S
15
NW
5
SE
10
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SW
15
W
10
SE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
11:05AM3.34m
11:30PM3.22m
12:13PM3.24m
00:51AM3.12m
1:34PM3.26m
2:19AM3.19m
2:53PM3.45m
3:36AM3.41m
3:59PM3.75m
4:37AM3.69m
4:53PM4.06m
5:28AM3.94m
5:41PM4.31m
Low Tide
4:30AM0.89m
5:02PM1.15m
5:36AM1.11m
6:26PM1.24m
7:05AM1.22m
8:01PM1.14m
8:33AM1.12m
9:19PM0.86m
9:42AM0.88m
10:19PM0.50m
10:37AM0.62m
11:09PM0.17m
11:24AM0.38m
11:54PM-0.07m
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6:15
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Temp °C
15
16
15
15
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16
19
19
18
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22
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20
20
Feels °C
11
12
12
12
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18
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19
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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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