Ballybunion
Kerry · Ireland
Beach break under cliffsgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Two beaches by the castle ruins, good for learning. Best wind — E/SE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break under cliffs |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — north |
| Coordinates | 52.512, -9.677 |
FAQ
Is Ballybunion good for beginners?
Yes, Ballybunion works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Ballybunion today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#kerry/ballybunion. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Kerry
- Banna Strand — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
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- Inch — Long beach break on a sand spit, beginners and intermediates
- Coumeenoole — Beach break in a bay, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Rossbeigh — Beach break on a sand spit, beginners and intermediates
- St Finian's Bay — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers