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Ballybunion surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 18 Apr 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballybunion this week:
The surf forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballybunion in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 21st Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballybunion over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 59 | 352 | 1412 | 904 | 578 | 329 | 152 | 110 | 49 | 1282 | 1400 | 936 | 622 | 640 | 618 | 676 | 643 | 702 | 1285 | 1237 | 977 | 735 | 883 | 827 | 555 | 400 | 250 | 112 | 255 | 229 | 172 | 128 | 118 | 143 | 134 | 1766 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:03PM 3.32 | 9:34AM 3.03 | 9:54PM 3.12 | 10:36AM 2.84 | 11:04PM 2.98 | 12:00PM 2.78 | 12:27AM 2.99 | 1:24PM 2.92 | 1:43AM 3.18 | 2:32PM 3.21 | 2:44AM 3.47 | 3:25PM 3.57 | 3:36AM 3.80 | 4:12PM 3.92 | 4:24AM 4.10 | 4:55PM 4.21 | 5:10AM 4.32 | 5:37PM 4.40 | 5:56AM 4.43 | 6:20PM 4.47 | 6:42AM 4.40 | 7:03PM 4.40 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:36PM 1.12 | 3:06AM 1.13 | 3:18PM 1.34 | 3:59AM 1.34 | 4:17PM 1.53 | 5:22AM 1.44 | 5:53PM 1.61 | 7:04AM 1.32 | 7:33PM 1.45 | 8:16AM 1.00 | 8:39PM 1.14 | 9:09AM 0.62 | 9:30PM 0.78 | 9:54AM 0.26 | 10:15PM 0.43 | 10:37AM -0.01 | 10:58PM 0.13 | 11:18AM -0.17 | 11:40PM -0.06 | 12:00PM -0.17 | 12:23AM -0.13 | 12:43PM -0.04 | 1:07AM -0.06 | |||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 16 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ballybunion Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballybunion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballybunion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballybunion 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 (Ballybunion) 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 Ballybunion 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 Ballybunion, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Tra Li which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fenit which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Foynes, Shannon and Inis.
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