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Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | |
3334 | 3246 | 1829 | 920 | 490 | 262 | 341 | 528 | 4541 | 2446 | 1347 | 694 | 588 | 426 | 1025 | 504 | 370 | 275 | 194 | 151 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:14PM4.33m | 6:42AM4.20m | 7:01PM4.30m | 7:33AM4.09m | 7:50PM4.19m | 8:26AM3.89m | 8:42PM4.00m | 9:24AM3.64m | 9:40PM3.78m | 10:27AM3.41m | 10:42PM3.57m | 11:35AM3.25m | 11:50PM3.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.10m | 00:21AM-0.01m | 12:40PM0.18m | 1:08AM0.02m | 1:27PM0.36m | 1:58AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.60m | 2:54AM0.37m | 3:12PM0.86m | 3:56AM0.60m | 4:16PM1.10m | 5:08AM0.78m | 5:33PM1.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 |
3 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | W 16 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
 kJ | — | — | 1829 | 920 | 490 | 262 | 23 | 185 | — | 2446 | 1347 | 694 | 588 | 426 | 1025 | 504 | 370 | 275 | 194 | 151 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | — | N 9 | N 8 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 31 | 90 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | SE 2 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3334 | 3246 | — | — | 2 | — | 341 | 528 | 4541 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 611 | 345 | 32 | 17 | 32 | 41 | 200 | 332 | 200 | 353 | 41 | 32 | 39 | 39 | 32 | 36 | 200 | 32 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
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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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