Ballybunion surf break

Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025 IST
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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
11.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 1st Dec)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 2nd Dec)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 2nd Dec)20ft (6.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sun
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
0
0
!
0
0
0
3
0
9
9
9
4
0
0
0
0
4
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
W
2.4
W
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
6
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
W
5
W
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
3
W
5.5
W
5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)101116151615151413121516161614121616141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1024130470289033167651273310593902249203020114631239899625295206124811487212794546925871519
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
ESE
40
WNW
40
WSW
35
WSW
45
SW
35
W
25
SW
30
SSE
30
W
10
ESE
5
NNE
15
SSE
35
SSE
50
SSE
40
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
30
SE
20
W
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:14AM
3.45
1:30PM
3.52
2:09AM
3.72
2:28PM
3.75
2:59AM
3.98
3:22PM
3.97
3:48AM
4.18
4:14PM
4.12
4:36AM
4.31
5:05PM
4.18
5:23AM
4.36
5:56PM
4.14
6:11AM
4.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:25AM
0.99
7:49PM
0.58
8:19AM
0.68
8:40PM
0.39
9:09AM
0.39
9:29PM
0.24
9:57AM
0.15
10:16PM
0.18
10:45AM
-0.00
11:03PM
0.19
11:33AM
-0.04
11:50PM
0.29
12:21PM
0.02
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sun
07
Sunrise-8:25--8:26--8:27--8:30--8:30--8:32--8:33-
Sunset--4:28--4:28--4:27--4:27--4:25--4:25--4:24
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
117115224194---1451-6--
Temp. °C118999910999775911101011121212
Feels °C (?)74001-12332451-162156810
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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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