Surf Forecasts:
Ballyheigue surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballyheigue this week:
The surf forecast for Ballyheigue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballyheigue in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballyheigue over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 90 | 84 | 240 | 353 | 326 | 441 | 443 | 490 | 533 | 373 | 311 | 214 | 284 | 258 | 138 | 82 | 97 | 84 | 75 | 66 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:59PM4.22m | 6:32AM4.05m | 6:49PM4.27m | 7:24AM4.01m | 7:39PM4.24m | 8:17AM3.90m | 8:29PM4.12m | 9:09AM3.73m | 9:21PM3.94m | 10:03AM3.54m | 10:14PM3.71m | 10:58AM3.37m | 11:10PM3.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:38AM0.28m | 00:09AM0.01m | 12:27PM0.28m | 1:00AM-0.03m | 1:16PM0.36m | 1:50AM0.03m | 2:06PM0.49m | 2:42AM0.16m | 2:57PM0.67m | 3:36AM0.36m | 3:52PM0.88m | 4:33AM0.59m | 4:52PM1.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 90 | 84 | 240 | 353 | 326 | 441 | 443 | 490 | 533 | 373 | 311 | 214 | 2 | 258 | 138 | 82 | 97 | 84 | 75 | 66 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | — | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 17 | 4 | — | 2 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 12 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 44 | 25 | 388 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 214 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 42 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ballyheigue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballyheigue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballyheigue 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 (Ballyheigue) 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 Ballyheigue, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tra Li which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Foynes, Valentia and Shannon.
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