Ballybunion Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.50° N 9.68° W

Ballybunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballybunion sea temperature is
12.8°C
0.6° 

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


Ballybunion surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 5,102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 5th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 16th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 17th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Monday
9
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
W
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
425
138
184
102
183
164
144
102
71
47
15
14
9
46
26
34
10
23
38
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
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15
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15
E
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E
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E
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10
ENE
10
ESE
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ESE
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ESE
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ESE
35
ESE
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ESE
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ESE
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E
35
ESE
35
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:55AM3.46m
2:08PM3.60m
2:43AM3.67m
2:57PM3.74m
3:24AM3.84m
3:39PM3.84m
4:00AM3.95m
4:17PM3.89m
4:34AM4.01m
4:53PM3.89m
5:06AM4.00m
5:28PM3.84m
Low Tide
8:03AM0.93m
8:27PM0.54m
8:49AM0.70m
9:07PM0.43m
9:28AM0.52m
9:43PM0.38m
10:04AM0.40m
10:17PM0.39m
10:38AM0.34m
10:50PM0.44m
11:11AM0.35m
11:22PM0.54m
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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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