Ballybunion Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
14.2°C
1.3° 

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


Ballybunion surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 21,912 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 24th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 24th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the S by Wed night).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WNW
12
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WNW
13
3.5
W
13
5.5
W
12
7.5
WNW
14
6
WNW
13
4.5
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3.5
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2.2
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3.5
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1.9
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11
2.1
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10
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10
2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5615
4983
4333
7694
21912
12836
7061
2946
1165
1045
4001
9764
9761
4167
5007
3360
828
890
710
1775
Wind (km/h)
45
WNW
30
WSW
55
SSW
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W
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WNW
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20
SSE
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SW
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SSE
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S
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S
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SW
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High Tide
4:20AM3.76m
4:30PM3.89m
4:55AM4.02m
5:09PM4.09m
5:31AM4.20m
5:48PM4.21m
6:09AM4.29m
6:29PM4.23m
6:49AM4.28m
7:13PM4.13m
7:32AM4.16m
8:01PM3.93m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.48m
10:23AM0.57m
10:40PM0.25m
10:58AM0.32m
11:15PM0.10m
11:35AM0.14m
11:51PM0.04m
12:13PM0.04m
00:30AM0.09m
12:53PM0.06m
1:11AM0.25m
1:37PM0.19m
1:55AM0.50m
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Temp °C
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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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