Ballybunion Surf Break

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Issued: 6 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
14.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Ballybunion surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with 533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with W 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.5
NW
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
552
533
320
229
167
86
63
74
52
55
48
47
57
47
42
41
31
25
23
13
18
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
15
SSE
15
SW
20
S
15
SW
10
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
NE
5
E
15
NNW
5
NNE
0
SSE
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
NNW
5
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
7:41PM4.28m
8:19AM3.94m
8:32PM4.17m
9:12AM3.77m
9:23PM3.98m
10:05AM3.58m
10:17PM3.75m
11:01AM3.40m
11:13PM3.50m
11:58AM3.27m
00:12AM3.29m
12:57PM3.21m
1:15AM3.15m
Low Tide
1:53AM0.04m
2:08PM0.51m
2:45AM0.18m
2:59PM0.70m
3:39AM0.38m
3:54PM0.90m
4:35AM0.61m
4:54PM1.09m
5:35AM0.82m
6:01PM1.22m
6:38AM1.00m
7:11PM1.27m
7:39AM1.10m
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:04
10:04
10:04
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
 mm
1
3
2
11
3
Temp °C
17
15
15
16
16
14
15
14
13
13
13
16
16
15
17
18
16
20
22
20
23
Feels °C
11
12
14
14
15
12
12
10
9
11
12
15
14
14
16
16
14
19
20
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.8
W
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
W
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
552
533
320
229
167
86
63
36
39
55
48
47
57
47
42
41
31
15
23
13
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.4
NW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
20
36
27
14
6
5
6
5
8
17
14
9
9
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
11
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
W
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
W
9
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
WNW
6
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
8
1
9
25
13
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
4
74
52
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
355
0
32
32
36
41
39
41
41
58
0
0
401
0
0
311
0
0
69
386
69
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
6
9
5
4
8
9
8
7
9
8
5
5
9
5
6
6
9
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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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