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Ballydavid surf Forecast / Kerry / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 IST
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Ballydavid surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballydavid sea temperature is 10.3°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 10.5 °C max: 11.4 °C min: 9.5 °C)
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Ballydavid surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballydavid sea temperature is 10.3°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 10.5 °C max: 11.4 °C min: 9.5 °C)


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 Thursday (Apr 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballydavid in the next 12 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 18th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballydavid over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NW
1.2
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.4
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.2
NNW
1.3
N
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.4
NW
0.9
NNW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
Period(s) (?)131088888776688734565665455566661098888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)03162332012011405734161061144320348985941182617412624109100493228145238232261212
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
20
W
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NE
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSE
0
SW
10
NW
5
SE
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
N
30
N
25
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
N
25
NE
30
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscrossonononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:47PM
2.80
2:56AM
3.00
3:31PM
3.00
3:38AM
3.20
4:06PM
3.21
4:13AM
3.37
4:37PM
3.39
4:46AM
3.51
5:07PM
3.54
5:17AM
3.60
5:36PM
3.63
5:49AM
3.63
6:05PM
3.66
6:20AM
3.61
6:35PM
3.64
6:53AM
3.52
7:07PM
3.55
7:28AM
3.39
7:43PM
3.43
8:07AM
3.22
8:23PM
3.27
8:54AM
3.03
9:14PM
3.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:52PM
1.23
9:19AM
0.89
9:33PM
1.01
9:54AM
0.70
10:07PM
0.81
10:25AM
0.53
10:38PM
0.62
10:54AM
0.41
11:09PM
0.48
11:23AM
0.34
11:38PM
0.39
11:52AM
0.33
12:09AM
0.35
12:22PM
0.38
12:40AM
0.38
12:52PM
0.48
1:12AM
0.47
1:25PM
0.62
1:48AM
0.61
2:02PM
0.79
2:31AM
0.78
2:46PM
0.99
3:24AM
0.95
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise6:37--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--
Sunset-8:45--8:46--8:49--8:50--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:01--9:04-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------------41-1
Temp. °C9101011111010101010111110111010109991089979991099109101210
Feels °C (?)667888878999777454445111-122233443375

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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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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