Ballybunion Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
16.1°C
2.0° 

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


Ballybunion surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 985 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballybunion this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 1AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 5th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
W
10
1.6
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
11
1.7
W
10
1.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.7
NW
12
1.8
NW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.9
NW
11
2
NW
11
2
NW
11
1.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1688
838
579
362
539
596
531
596
985
771
716
573
443
307
786
712
604
806
918
952
494
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
S
5
SW
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
25
N
20
NNW
10
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State
cross
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:59PM3.34m
10:26AM3.34m
11:18PM3.08m
11:50AM3.18m
00:53AM3.02m
1:21PM3.23m
2:19AM3.19m
2:37PM3.46m
3:22AM3.47m
3:34PM3.74m
4:10AM3.74m
4:21PM3.98m
Low Tide
3:25PM0.81m
3:49AM1.12m
4:37PM1.09m
5:13AM1.40m
6:24PM1.19m
7:05AM1.42m
8:02PM1.00m
8:29AM1.19m
9:06PM0.69m
9:26AM0.88m
9:54PM0.40m
10:11AM0.60m
10:34PM0.19m
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 mm
7
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Temp °C
16
14
13
13
14
15
17
16
16
16
16
16
12
12
13
12
13
13
13
13
12
Feels °C
10
10
9
12
13
13
14
14
15
14
14
15
6
7
10
7
7
8
9
9
7
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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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