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Ballydavid surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 16 May 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballydavid this week:
The surf forecast for Ballydavid over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballydavid in the next 12 days are 3ft 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 19th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 19th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballydavid over the next 12 days.
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 287 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 26 | 37 | 180 | 189 | 77 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 132 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 | 27 | 1 | 54 | 91 | 488 | 439 | 669 | 436 | 306 | 819 | 1034 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:55PM 10.79 | 8:24AM 9.94 | 8:38PM 10.4 | 9:12AM 9.51 | 9:29PM 10.04 | 10:11AM 9.22 | 10:29PM 9.84 | 11:19AM 9.22 | 11:36PM 9.88 | 12:28PM 9.58 | 12:43AM 10.2 | 1:32PM 10.24 | 1:47AM 10.76 | 2:29PM 11.06 | 2:45AM 11.42 | 3:21PM 11.84 | 3:39AM 12.07 | 4:09PM 12.5 | 4:32AM 12.53 | 4:57PM 12.93 | 5:23AM 12.76 | 5:44PM 13.09 | 6:13AM 12.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 2:03AM 2.49 | 2:13PM 3.18 | 2:47AM 2.92 | 2:59PM 3.64 | 3:41AM 3.28 | 3:57PM 4.04 | 4:47AM 3.38 | 5:10PM 4.17 | 6:02AM 3.15 | 6:29PM 3.94 | 7:11AM 2.59 | 7:39PM 3.28 | 8:10AM 1.87 | 8:38PM 2.4 | 9:03AM 1.18 | 9:30PM 1.51 | 9:53AM 0.66 | 10:19PM 0.72 | 10:40AM 0.36 | 11:07PM 0.16 | 11:27AM 0.36 | 11:54PM -0.07 | 12:13PM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 |
| Sunset | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 59 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 |
| Feels °F (?) | 55 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 48 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 37 | 41 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Sat afternoon, min 54°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 61°F on Mon afternoon, min 55°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.0in), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 59°F on Fri afternoon, min 54°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 59°F on Mon afternoon, min 54°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Ballydavid provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).
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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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