
Surf Forecasts:
Ballybunion surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 9,583 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 9 | NW 10 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
255 | 141 | 90 | 213 | 625 | 715 | 1168 | 2242 | 1239 | 772 | 872 | 2260 | 6695 | 8605 | 4243 | 2673 | 1628 | 755 | 431 | 3041 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:17PM4.26m | 7:38AM4.08m | 7:52PM4.04m | 8:11AM3.88m | 8:27PM3.75m | 8:44AM3.63m | 9:05PM3.43m | 9:21AM3.36m | 9:47PM3.10m | 10:07AM3.08m | 10:44PM2.81m | 11:14AM2.85m | 00:11AM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM0.08m | 1:33PM0.29m | 1:51AM0.35m | 2:07PM0.51m | 2:23AM0.66m | 2:43PM0.79m | 2:57AM1.01m | 3:21PM1.11m | 3:36AM1.34m | 4:12PM1.42m | 4:32AM1.64m | 5:42PM1.65m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | N 13 | N 12 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | NW 10 | W 9 | WNW 13 |
255 | 141 | 90 | 213 | 13 | 11 | — | 2242 | 1239 | 772 | — | — | — | — | 4243 | 2673 | — | 468 | 431 | 3041 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — |
169 | 99 | 59 | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 424 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 13 | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | — | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | — | — | WNW 11 | W 9 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 625 | 715 | 1168 | — | — | — | 872 | 2260 | 6695 | 8605 | — | — | 1628 | 755 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 32 | 39 | 41 | 135 | 581 | 581 | 399 | 353 | 200 | 606 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 591 | 143 | 45 |
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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.










