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Ballybunion surf break

Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 18 Jan 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
9.1° C
 (Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballybunion this week:

The surf forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s 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 12 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 19th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 24th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 24th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu morning, near gales from the SE by Fri night).

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
7
7
8
5
5
0
2
3
2
3
3
2
4
6
6
!
6
7
5
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1.9
W
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.2
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
5
W
5
W
4
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)101017161615141413121616141312141518171615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2736661058693048097508440613757193510161255533535331629395673109731175301377373744083
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
5
SSE
15
NW
10
W
30
ESE
25
NE
10
ENE
30
W
35
ESE
35
E
20
N
15
NNW
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
SE
30
SSE
40
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
25
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glasscross-
on		onoffcross-
off		offoncross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
3.60
5:20AM
3.94
5:45PM
3.70
5:54AM
4.05
6:20PM
3.76
6:28AM
4.09
6:55PM
3.78
7:02AM
4.06
7:31PM
3.76
7:38AM
3.97
8:09PM
3.69
8:18AM
3.82
8:52PM
3.58
9:03AM
3.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:03PM
0.69
11:30AM
0.41
11:36PM
0.58
12:03PM
0.30
12:09AM
0.52
12:36PM
0.24
12:42AM
0.51
1:09PM
0.24
1:18AM
0.57
1:45PM
0.32
1:56AM
0.68
2:24PM
0.46
2:40AM
0.83
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:33--8:32--8:30
Sunset4:58--5:00--5:01--5:02--5:05--5:07--5:08--
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-71-5-4211--110--10----
Temp. °C777857877778765578865
Feels °C (?)1034-5250-1-1053-1-3-3-4-1-1-21
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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 12 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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