Ballybunion Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
16.5°C
1.4° 

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


Ballybunion surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 9,583 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 17th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Sun
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Direction
Period (s)
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NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.8
WSW
8
1.3
W
8
1.9
W
9
2.1
W
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
11
2.4
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
10
4.5
WNW
13
4.5
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
13
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
W
9
1.5
NW
10
3
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
141
90
213
625
715
1168
2242
1239
772
872
2260
6695
8605
4243
2673
1628
755
431
3041
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
25
SSW
35
W
35
W
35
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
30
WSW
35
WNW
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40
WNW
25
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20
SW
25
SW
25
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W
15
WNW
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NW
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High Tide
7:17PM4.26m
7:38AM4.08m
7:52PM4.04m
8:11AM3.88m
8:27PM3.75m
8:44AM3.63m
9:05PM3.43m
9:21AM3.36m
9:47PM3.10m
10:07AM3.08m
10:44PM2.81m
11:14AM2.85m
00:11AM2.63m
Low Tide
1:19AM0.08m
1:33PM0.29m
1:51AM0.35m
2:07PM0.51m
2:23AM0.66m
2:43PM0.79m
2:57AM1.01m
3:21PM1.11m
3:36AM1.34m
4:12PM1.42m
4:32AM1.64m
5:42PM1.65m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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