
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 23ft (7.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryModerate 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). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 13 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5615 | 4983 | 4333 | 7694 | 21912 | 12836 | 7061 | 2946 | 1165 | 1045 | 4001 | 9764 | 9761 | 4167 | 5007 | 3360 | 828 | 890 | 710 | 1775 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
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 | |||||||
— | — | 8:18 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | — | — | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 |
— | 4983 | — | — | — | — | 443 | 2946 | 1165 | 439 | 278 | — | — | 2834 | 5007 | 3360 | 828 | 890 | 710 | 1775 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 676 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | — | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | — | SSW 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 13 | WNW 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — |
5615 | — | 4333 | 7694 | 21912 | 12836 | 7061 | — | 14 | 1045 | 4001 | 9764 | 9761 | 4167 | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 646 | 135 | 600 | 1008 | 697 | 581 | 599 | 41 | 35 | 310 | 732 | 941 | 599 | 579 | 35 | 35 | 200 | 404 | 617 | 39 |
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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.










