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Ballydavid surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballydavid in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballydavid over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | |
0 | 0 | 673 | 1832 | 2092 | 1667 | 1161 | 904 | 578 | 456 | 515 | 255 | 250 | 465 | 612 | 456 | 242 | 249 | 132 | 835 | 973 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:05AM3.50m | 4:31PM3.54m | 4:43AM3.58m | 5:04PM3.63m | 5:19AM3.61m | 5:36PM3.66m | 5:53AM3.59m | 6:07PM3.65m | 6:26AM3.52m | 6:39PM3.58m | 7:00AM3.41m | 7:12PM3.47m | 7:36AM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:57PM0.65m | 10:16AM0.41m | 10:34PM0.51m | 10:50AM0.36m | 11:08PM0.40m | 11:22AM0.36m | 11:40PM0.35m | 11:53AM0.40m | 00:12AM0.36m | 12:24PM0.49m | 00:45AM0.43m | 12:57PM0.62m | 1:19AM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | 9:12 |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
 kJ | 594 | 771 | 560 | 1832 | 2092 | 1667 | 1161 | 904 | 578 | 456 | 515 | 255 | 250 | 465 | 8 | 8 | 242 | 165 | 25 | 835 | 973 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | NNE 10 | WNW 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 16 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | S 14 | N 8 | N 9 | SW 13 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 19 | 33 | 673 | 370 | 249 | 141 | 116 | 117 | 90 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 71 | 14 | 7 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | — | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | W 10 | WSW 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | 9 | 6 | — | — | 51 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNE 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 7 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | — |
| kJ | 35 | — | 9 | 21 | 20 | 31 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 178 | 145 | 50 | 612 | 456 | 156 | 249 | 132 | 617 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 107 | 470 | 58 | 41 | 107 | 27 | 27 | 407 | 624 | 407 |
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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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