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Ballybunion Surf Forecast / Kerry / Ireland
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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 Wednesday (Oct 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 4th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 7th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 6th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 982 | 1290 | 748 | 613 | 1163 | 1993 | 1249 | 725 | 783 | 711 | 731 | 624 | 239 | 184 | 322 | 170 | 114 | 51 | 32 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 57 | 116 | 157 | 475 | 235 | 286 | 36 | 437 | 2456 | 2805 | 12241 | 2990 | 916 | 157 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:19PM 3.48 | 9:36AM 3.41 | 10:13PM 3.10 | 10:33AM 3.09 | 11:27PM 2.80 | 11:54AM 2.88 | 1:05AM 2.71 | 1:31PM 2.88 | 2:33AM 2.84 | 2:46PM 3.06 | 3:28AM 3.07 | 3:35PM 3.30 | 4:06AM 3.31 | 4:12PM 3.54 | 4:38AM 3.54 | 4:44PM 3.74 | 5:07AM 3.74 | 5:15PM 3.90 | 5:36AM 3.90 | 5:45PM 4.00 | 6:04AM 4.00 | 6:16PM 4.03 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:52PM 0.67 | 3:09AM 1.02 | 3:41PM 1.05 | 4:00AM 1.41 | 4:50PM 1.39 | 5:22AM 1.71 | 6:45PM 1.53 | 7:27AM 1.73 | 8:21PM 1.40 | 8:43AM 1.53 | 9:16PM 1.15 | 9:30AM 1.26 | 9:54PM 0.89 | 10:05AM 1.00 | 10:26PM 0.65 | 10:37AM 0.76 | 10:55PM 0.45 | 11:06AM 0.56 | 11:23PM 0.31 | 11:35AM 0.41 | 11:50PM 0.25 | 12:04PM 0.33 | 12:18AM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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