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Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 05 Jul 2025 IST
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 Thursday (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 2353 | 1514 | 1244 | 1086 | 1043 | 840 | 603 | 356 | 222 | 150 | 73 | 78 | 69 | 111 | 165 | 227 | 190 | 207 | 386 | 309 | 270 | 207 | 337 | 291 | 300 | 290 | 269 | 231 | 1022 | 1562 | 1969 | 1193 | 862 | 490 | 242 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:12AM 2.97 | 1:52PM 3.07 | 2:17AM 2.96 | 2:49PM 3.15 | 3:18AM 3.05 | 3:42PM 3.29 | 4:11AM 3.18 | 4:29PM 3.45 | 4:57AM 3.33 | 5:12PM 3.62 | 5:39AM 3.47 | 5:52PM 3.78 | 6:19AM 3.59 | 6:30PM 3.91 | 6:57AM 3.66 | 7:08PM 3.99 | 7:36AM 3.71 | 7:46PM 4.02 | 8:16AM 3.71 | 8:25PM 3.99 | 8:58AM 3.68 | 9:07PM 3.90 | 9:43AM 3.61 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:36AM 1.30 | 8:17PM 1.37 | 8:35AM 1.29 | 9:13PM 1.25 | 9:28AM 1.22 | 10:02PM 1.09 | 10:14AM 1.10 | 10:45PM 0.92 | 10:56AM 0.96 | 11:25PM 0.74 | 11:34AM 0.82 | 12:03AM 0.58 | 12:11PM 0.71 | 12:40AM 0.45 | 12:47PM 0.63 | 1:17AM 0.35 | 1:24PM 0.59 | 1:54AM 0.30 | 2:03PM 0.61 | 2:33AM 0.31 | 2:44PM 0.67 | 3:15AM 0.38 | 3:29PM 0.78 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wed 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 10:02 | - | - | 10:01 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 9:59 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:53 |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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