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Ballydavid surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 21 Dec 2024 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballydavid this week:
The surf forecast for Ballydavid over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballydavid in the next 12 days are 9.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 21st Dec) | 26ft (8.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 21st Dec) | 26ft (8.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 31ft (9.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballydavid over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 7004 | 19406 | 35316 | 42632 | 27573 | 13562 | 5241 | 3302 | 2246 | 2287 | 5682 | 7400 | 6096 | 6307 | 0 | 3294 | 3197 | 2125 | 1387 | 1323 | 1391 | 1711 | 1631 | 2151 | 2459 | 2111 | 1622 | 2071 | 2651 | 0 | 349 | 236 | 1075 | 865 | 603 | 449 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:20PM 2.92 | 9:29AM 3.04 | 10:13PM 2.82 | 10:24AM 2.88 | 11:11PM 2.77 | 11:25AM 2.79 | 12:11AM 2.79 | 12:29PM 2.77 | 1:07AM 2.88 | 1:29PM 2.82 | 1:59AM 3.00 | 2:22PM 2.94 | 2:45AM 3.15 | 3:09PM 3.08 | 3:28AM 3.31 | 3:52PM 3.22 | 4:08AM 3.47 | 4:33PM 3.34 | 4:47AM 3.60 | 5:13PM 3.44 | 5:26AM 3.71 | 5:53PM 3.49 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:55PM 0.84 | 3:07AM 1.20 | 3:49PM 1.01 | 4:08AM 1.33 | 4:49PM 1.13 | 5:19AM 1.38 | 5:52PM 1.18 | 6:28AM 1.33 | 6:53PM 1.16 | 7:28AM 1.21 | 7:46PM 1.08 | 8:18AM 1.04 | 8:32PM 0.97 | 9:02AM 0.86 | 9:14PM 0.84 | 9:42AM 0.69 | 9:54PM 0.72 | 10:21AM 0.53 | 10:31PM 0.60 | 10:59AM 0.40 | 11:09PM 0.52 | 11:37AM 0.30 | 11:47PM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:34 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:36 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:38 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | 8 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | -3 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -1 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 53mm), mostly on Tue afternoon. Becoming colder with a light covering of snow, mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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