Ballybunion Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
17.5° C
1.8° 

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


Ballybunion surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
10
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.8
WNW
7
2.4
NW
10
2.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
132
94
363
1092
1344
1310
1307
970
669
521
427
436
413
246
202
171
110
63
40
16
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
W
5
SE
15
WNW
5
SSE
5
SE
10
NW
10
SSE
Wind State
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on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:10PM3.03m
2:49AM2.90m
3:16PM3.14m
3:52AM3.03m
4:09PM3.31m
4:41AM3.21m
4:53PM3.52m
5:21AM3.38m
5:31PM3.71m
5:58AM3.53m
6:07PM3.88m
6:32AM3.65m
6:40PM3.99m
Low Tide
8:42PM1.38m
9:01AM1.40m
9:41PM1.23m
9:54AM1.26m
10:28PM1.03m
10:38AM1.09m
11:08PM0.82m
11:16AM0.91m
11:44PM0.63m
11:50AM0.75m
00:17AM0.46m
12:23PM0.63m
00:50AM0.35m
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Temp °C
15
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Feels °C
13
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11
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10
11
15
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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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