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Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
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 Thursday (Feb 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 13) at 6PM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 13th Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 18th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 18th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days.
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 3208 | 3059 | 2278 | 1277 | 933 | 747 | 646 | 1465 | 976 | 594 | 464 | 319 | 490 | 743 | 2123 | 6729 | 6785 | 5949 | 3814 | 2346 | 1891 | 2209 | 7459 | 6449 | 5158 | 7203 | 6978 | 5417 | 3761 | 2694 | 2012 | 3500 | 4944 | 14348 | 9022 | 5940 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:31AM 4.16 | 5:56PM 3.91 | 6:04AM 4.19 | 6:28PM 3.90 | 6:35AM 4.13 | 6:59PM 3.84 | 7:06AM 4.00 | 7:29PM 3.73 | 7:37AM 3.80 | 7:59PM 3.58 | 8:09AM 3.55 | 8:31PM 3.38 | 8:44AM 3.28 | 9:09PM 3.17 | 9:27AM 3.01 | 9:58PM 2.96 | 10:27AM 2.77 | 11:10PM 2.82 | 11:58AM 2.66 | 12:46AM 2.84 | 1:36PM 2.77 | 2:07AM 3.08 | 2:45PM 3.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:14PM 0.48 | 11:39AM 0.15 | 11:46PM 0.41 | 12:11PM 0.14 | 12:18AM 0.41 | 12:41PM 0.20 | 12:49AM 0.48 | 1:10PM 0.35 | 1:19AM 0.62 | 1:40PM 0.56 | 1:51AM 0.81 | 2:09PM 0.82 | 2:24AM 1.05 | 2:41PM 1.10 | 3:02AM 1.30 | 3:21PM 1.38 | 3:57AM 1.55 | 4:25PM 1.62 | 5:38AM 1.70 | 6:21PM 1.70 | 7:33AM 1.56 | 7:55PM 1.51 | 8:38AM 1.24 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C (?) | -1 | -3 | -6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). |
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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.