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Ballydavid surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 14 Mar 2026 IST
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Ballydavid surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballydavid sea temperature is
9.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballydavid this week:

The surf forecast for Ballydavid over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 21s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballydavid in the next 16 days are 9.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 15th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 21s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 15th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)31ft (9.5m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
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3
2
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
9.5
WNW
7.5
WNW
6.5
WNW
5.5
W
2.5
WNW
0.2
N
5.5
W
4.5
W
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)131213101219171614141117151413121211111013
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5195358529292454861962573324172109802531101659182966607405221041323553302176638
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
SSW
40
W
50
W
40
W
50
SSW
50
SSW
50
S
25
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
5
E
5
ESE
5
E
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		glasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
2.68
2:17AM
2.98
2:50PM
2.96
2:59AM
3.28
3:27PM
3.26
3:35AM
3.57
4:01PM
3.54
4:10AM
3.82
4:35PM
3.77
4:44AM
4.00
5:09PM
3.93
5:20AM
4.09
5:44PM
4.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10PM
1.27
8:42AM
0.95
8:51PM
0.98
9:17AM
0.63
9:26PM
0.70
9:49AM
0.34
10:00PM
0.44
10:21AM
0.09
10:33PM
0.23
10:54AM
-0.08
11:08PM
0.08
11:28AM
-0.14
11:43PM
0.03
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47--6:45--
Sunset-6:43--6:45--6:45--6:47--6:50--6:52--6:52-
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C891088910111199999981110111211
Feels °C (?)334-2-301223454442779118
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Information about the Ballydavid Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ballydavid provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballydavid can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballydavid 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 (Ballydavid) 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 Ballydavid 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 Ballydavid, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fenit which is 36 km (22 miles) away, Tra Li, Bantry and Foynes.

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