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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballinskelligs Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballinskelligs Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 1st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballinskelligs Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 4 |
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| Energy (?) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 85 | 155 | 147 | 219 | 167 | 130 | 500 | 244 | 12 | 39 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 43 | 40 | 20 | 81 | 97 | 65 | 57 | 38 | 42 | 38 | 18 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:59PM 3.19 | 7:18AM 3.07 | 7:35PM 3.08 | 7:58AM 2.92 | 8:16PM 2.94 | 8:45AM 2.75 | 9:06PM 2.80 | 9:45AM 2.59 | 10:11PM 2.68 | 11:02AM 2.51 | 11:28PM 2.66 | 12:25PM 2.57 | 12:46AM 2.76 | 1:38PM 2.76 | 1:53AM 2.96 | 2:37PM 3.01 | 2:51AM 3.19 | 3:28PM 3.26 | 3:42AM 3.40 | 4:14PM 3.46 | 4:30AM 3.54 | 4:58PM 3.59 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:39PM 0.44 | 12:58AM 0.46 | 1:12PM 0.57 | 1:34AM 0.58 | 1:49PM 0.72 | 2:17AM 0.72 | 2:34PM 0.89 | 3:11AM 0.86 | 3:33PM 1.05 | 4:24AM 0.95 | 4:55PM 1.14 | 5:54AM 0.90 | 6:26PM 1.08 | 7:14AM 0.70 | 7:41PM 0.87 | 8:15AM 0.44 | 8:39PM 0.62 | 9:07AM 0.20 | 9:29PM 0.37 | 9:53AM 0.02 | 10:15PM 0.16 | 10:36AM -0.06 | 10:58PM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | - | 5 | - | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ballinskelligs Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballinskelligs Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballinskelligs Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballinskelligs 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 (Ballinskelligs 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 Ballinskelligs 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Ballinskelligs Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bantry which is 54 km (34 miles) away, Fenit and Tra Li.
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