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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballyhiernan Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Ballyhiernan Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballyhiernan Bay in the next 12 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 26) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 26th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballyhiernan Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 45 | 75 | 92 | 90 | 80 | 82 | 119 | 211 | 665 | 320 | 230 | 149 | 64 | 40 | 483 | 498 | 233 | 83 | 97 | 273 | 698 | 686 | 769 | 595 | 334 | 223 | 331 | 265 | 201 | 154 | 123 | 154 | 82 | 48 | 37 | 143 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross | off | off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | off | off | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:23PM 2.76 | 5:34AM 2.95 | 5:56PM 2.92 | 6:08AM 3.02 | 6:29PM 3.04 | 6:42AM 3.06 | 7:02PM 3.12 | 7:17AM 3.06 | 7:37PM 3.15 | 7:53AM 3.02 | 8:14PM 3.13 | 8:32AM 2.93 | 8:55PM 3.07 | 9:14AM 2.81 | 9:41PM 2.99 | 10:03AM 2.65 | 10:34PM 2.90 | 11:02AM 2.50 | 11:36PM 2.83 | 12:12PM 2.40 | 12:46AM 2.82 | 1:30PM 2.40 | 1:57AM 2.87 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:10AM 0.58 | 11:20PM 0.63 | 11:42AM 0.47 | 11:56PM 0.53 | 12:14PM 0.40 | 12:30AM 0.45 | 12:46PM 0.37 | 1:05AM 0.42 | 1:20PM 0.37 | 1:42AM 0.42 | 1:55PM 0.40 | 2:20AM 0.47 | 2:33PM 0.46 | 3:03AM 0.55 | 3:15PM 0.55 | 3:53AM 0.65 | 4:04PM 0.65 | 4:51AM 0.74 | 5:01PM 0.75 | 6:00AM 0.79 | 6:08PM 0.82 | 7:15AM 0.75 | 7:23PM 0.82 | |||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 9:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 6 | 4 | - | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ballyhiernan Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballyhiernan Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballyhiernan Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballyhiernan Bay 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 (Ballyhiernan Bay) 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 Ballyhiernan Bay 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.
Ballyhiernan Bay is 28 km (17 miles) from Malin Head. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malin Head. Malin Head has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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