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Ballyheigue surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 18 Dec 2024 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 (Dec 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballyheigue in the next 12 days are 9.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 18th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 21st Dec) | 23ft (7.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 30ft (9.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballyheigue over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 1090 | 2241 | 1449 | 2434 | 2218 | 1360 | 1601 | 2079 | 2614 | 4592 | 12270 | 32627 | 38074 | 31829 | 16093 | 6943 | 3736 | 1966 | 1764 | 2806 | 8743 | 4876 | 3399 | 2698 | 1942 | 1883 | 1277 | 894 | 723 | 603 | 1346 | 1346 | 1182 | 633 | 1063 | 1172 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:12PM 3.65 | 7:21AM 3.86 | 7:57PM 3.46 | 8:05AM 3.66 | 8:43PM 3.26 | 8:51AM 3.44 | 9:33PM 3.10 | 9:40AM 3.23 | 10:26PM 2.98 | 10:35AM 3.05 | 11:23PM 2.94 | 11:36AM 2.94 | 12:23AM 2.97 | 12:40PM 2.92 | 1:20AM 3.06 | 1:42PM 2.99 | 2:12AM 3.21 | 2:36PM 3.12 | 2:59AM 3.38 | 3:24PM 3.28 | 3:42AM 3.55 | 4:07PM 3.44 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:47PM 0.30 | 12:58AM 0.72 | 1:32PM 0.47 | 1:41AM 0.90 | 2:18PM 0.67 | 2:27AM 1.10 | 3:07PM 0.88 | 3:18AM 1.28 | 4:00PM 1.06 | 4:20AM 1.42 | 5:01PM 1.19 | 5:32AM 1.47 | 6:05PM 1.25 | 6:43AM 1.43 | 7:05PM 1.24 | 7:42AM 1.30 | 7:58PM 1.17 | 8:32AM 1.13 | 8:45PM 1.06 | 9:15AM 0.95 | 9:26PM 0.93 | 9:55AM 0.76 | 10:06PM 0.79 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:29 | - | - | 4:29 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | -4 | -6 | -3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sat night, moderate winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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