Ballybunion Surf Break

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Issued: 6 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
13.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Ballybunion surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 3,172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 (Jun 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 13th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 13th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
9
2.3
W
10
2.5
W
10
3
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.9
W
12
1.1
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
881
938
1495
2354
3172
1587
989
540
137
63
81
90
63
220
269
255
332
202
240
339
489
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
25
SW
35
W
35
W
25
W
20
W
15
WNW
5
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SW
10
ESE
15
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
S
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
2:51AM3.52m
3:26PM3.74m
3:50AM3.72m
4:19PM3.96m
4:47AM3.91m
5:10PM4.14m
5:41AM4.04m
6:01PM4.27m
6:34AM4.09m
6:51PM4.32m
7:27AM4.06m
7:41PM4.28m
8:19AM3.94m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.91m
9:06AM0.63m
9:39PM0.64m
10:00AM0.48m
10:31PM0.38m
10:51AM0.36m
11:22PM0.17m
11:41AM0.30m
00:12AM0.03m
12:30PM0.30m
1:02AM-0.01m
1:18PM0.37m
1:53AM0.04m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
10:02
10:04
10:04
 mm
13
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
12
11
12
12
13
17
21
18
18
20
16
15
14
15
16
17
15
15
Feels °C
8
10
8
5
6
8
9
13
15
19
17
13
17
16
14
12
13
12
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.5
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.9
W
12
1.1
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.5
W
10
Energy kJ
17
104
3172
1587
989
540
137
63
81
90
63
220
269
255
332
202
240
339
489
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.5
N
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
97
57
34
13
11
4
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
W
12
Energy kJ
14
9
16
5
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
9
2.3
W
10
2.5
W
10
3
WNW
12
0.3
NE
3
0.3
SE
2
0.4
SW
3
0.3
S
2
Energy kJ
881
938
1495
2354
1
1
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
591
35
581
581
35
35
389
0
0
0
0
33
33
0
32
0
41
200
200
36
200
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
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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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