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Ballyheigue surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 02 Aug 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballyheigue this week:
The surf forecast for Ballyheigue over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballyheigue in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 4th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballyheigue over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Fri 08 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 133 | 72 | 108 | 147 | 360 | 773 | 705 | 1998 | 2681 | 1742 | 1797 | 1625 | 941 | 484 | 315 | 229 | 681 | 412 | 522 | 337 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:07PM 2.99 | 11:42AM 2.96 | 12:09AM 2.81 | 12:49PM 2.88 | 1:27AM 2.74 | 2:06PM 2.92 | 2:47AM 2.82 | 3:15PM 3.09 | 3:49AM 3.01 | 4:08PM 3.33 | 4:38AM 3.24 | 4:51PM 3.59 | 5:19AM 3.47 | 5:30PM 3.84 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:13AM 1.32 | 5:54PM 1.49 | 6:23AM 1.50 | 7:22PM 1.55 | 7:50AM 1.53 | 8:43PM 1.43 | 9:01AM 1.41 | 9:42PM 1.22 | 9:54AM 1.20 | 10:27PM 0.95 | 10:37AM 0.97 | 11:06PM 0.67 | 11:14AM 0.73 | |||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Fri 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:19 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry
Light wind has turned cross-on at Ballyheigue (moderate winds from the NW at SHIP2738 28 km from Ballyheigue). 0.9m 8s swell from the WNW to make surfable waves.
28 km away, 1 h 23 min ago
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Information about the Ballyheigue Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballyheigue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ballyheigue 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 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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