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Ballydavid surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 13 Sep 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 Sunday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballydavid in the next 12 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 15th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballydavid over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, near gales from the W by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3400 | 2086 | 615 | 318 | 0 | 0 | 9155 | 5054 | 2434 | 1258 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6515 | 3371 | 2312 | 1290 | 537 | 184 | 103 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:46PM 3.24 | 10:16AM 3.15 | 10:59PM 2.92 | 11:34AM 2.94 | 12:34AM 2.76 | 1:09PM 2.92 | 2:09AM 2.85 | 2:31PM 3.10 | 3:18AM 3.07 | 3:31PM 3.35 | 4:07AM 3.30 | 4:16PM 3.58 | 4:46AM 3.50 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:46AM 0.87 | 4:27PM 0.95 | 5:01AM 1.20 | 6:05PM 1.13 | 6:49AM 1.33 | 7:51PM 1.05 | 8:21AM 1.19 | 9:02PM 0.81 | 9:21AM 0.95 | 9:52PM 0.55 | 10:06AM 0.71 | 10:32PM 0.34 | 10:43AM 0.52 | ||||||||||
Sat 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | ||
| Sunset | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 22 | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry
The wind is still cross-off at Ballydavid (light winds from the W at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 30 km from Ballydavid). A 3.2m groundswell from the WNW is too big for here
30 km away, 1 h 22 min ago
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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 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).
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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