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Ballybunion Surf Forecast / Kerry / Ireland
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Offshore wind has become very light (light winds from the ENE.(Wind varies from 030 to 120 degs) at Kerry Airport 37 km from Ballybunion). Surf should be turning clean at Ballybunion.
37 km away, 1 h 2 min ago
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 Saturday (May 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 12 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days.
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Swell Height Map |
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Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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| 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
| 404 | 275 | 181 | 257 | 188 | 124 | 123 | 142 | 135 | 135 | 118 | 74 | 36 | 43 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 163 | 355 | 267 | 300 | 164 | 177 | 82 | 73 | 39 | 25 | 47 | 62 |
| off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on |
4:49PM 3.80 | 5:06AM 3.71 | 5:23PM 3.86 | 5:42AM 3.73 | 5:56PM 3.88 | 6:17AM 3.70 | 6:29PM 3.85 | 6:53AM 3.64 | 7:04PM 3.78 | 7:29AM 3.53 | 7:40PM 3.68 | 8:07AM 3.38 | 8:18PM 3.54 | 8:48AM 3.22 | 8:59PM 3.40 | 9:34AM 3.07 | 9:46PM 3.26 | 10:28AM 2.96 | 10:40PM 3.16 | 11:30AM 2.94 | 11:41PM 3.11 | 12:36PM 3.02 | 12:46AM 3.15 | |||||||||||||
10:37AM 0.58 | 10:59PM 0.59 | 11:12AM 0.57 | 11:35PM 0.51 | 11:46AM 0.59 | 12:09AM 0.48 | 12:20PM 0.64 | 12:44AM 0.51 | 12:55PM 0.72 | 1:20AM 0.58 | 1:30PM 0.84 | 1:58AM 0.71 | 2:07PM 0.98 | 2:39AM 0.85 | 2:47PM 1.14 | 3:23AM 1.00 | 3:32PM 1.29 | 4:14AM 1.12 | 4:26PM 1.40 | 5:11AM 1.17 | 5:29PM 1.46 | 6:13AM 1.14 | 6:38PM 1.41 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | some clouds | cloudy | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | mod. rain | mod. rain | light rain | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | some clouds | light rain |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 |
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| 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - |
| - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:50 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 9:58 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, near gales from the NW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
