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Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 IST
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Ballybunion surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
9.0° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Mar 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 18th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 18th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 18th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
4
5
5
4
2
1
2
3
2
4
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
2
WNW
3
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
NW
3.5
NW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)191514131312121110161516151413121211111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)336867434489238116741117674352250185644085800417824152164321348402929126417031388
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
NE
20
NNE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
10
WNW
5
ENE
5
E
5
WNW
10
S
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
SE
20
S
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassoffcross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:26AM
4.09
4:52PM
4.05
5:01AM
4.29
5:26PM
4.22
5:37AM
4.38
6:01PM
4.30
6:15AM
4.37
6:38PM
4.26
6:55AM
4.23
7:17PM
4.11
7:38AM
3.98
8:01PM
3.87
8:29AM
3.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15PM
0.48
10:37AM
0.09
10:48PM
0.25
11:09AM
-0.09
11:22PM
0.09
11:43AM
-0.16
11:58PM
0.04
12:18PM
-0.09
12:35AM
0.09
12:55PM
0.11
1:16AM
0.26
1:36PM
0.42
2:01AM
0.53
2:23PM
0.80
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:47--6:45--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33-
Sunset--6:46--6:49--6:51--6:52--6:53--6:55--6:58
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-3-------------61--2-
Temp. °C99111012141211121091091011109981111
Feels °C (?)65767107910778656665546
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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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