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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballyhiernan Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Ballyhiernan Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballyhiernan Bay in the next 12 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 4PM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballyhiernan Bay over the next 12 days.
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 121 | 81 | 70 | 49 | 51 | 79 | 56 | 68 | 115 | 81 | 37 | 39 | 20 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 44 | 37 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 67 | 108 | 1124 | 1601 | 644 | 365 | 124 | 108 | 84 | 50 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:01PM 2.99 | 9:17AM 2.80 | 9:40PM 2.84 | 10:00AM 2.60 | 10:30PM 2.67 | 10:58AM 2.40 | 11:40PM 2.55 | 12:22PM 2.26 | 1:09AM 2.54 | 2:00PM 2.28 | 2:34AM 2.71 | 3:19PM 2.46 | 3:39AM 2.97 | 4:17PM 2.72 | 4:33AM 3.24 | 5:06PM 2.99 | 5:21AM 3.45 | 5:50PM 3.22 | 6:06AM 3.57 | 6:32PM 3.39 | 6:49AM 3.58 | 7:12PM 3.47 | 7:32AM 3.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:07AM 0.61 | 3:20PM 0.64 | 3:49AM 0.78 | 4:05PM 0.81 | 4:45AM 0.95 | 5:04PM 0.97 | 6:04AM 1.05 | 6:26PM 1.05 | 7:41AM 0.99 | 7:57PM 0.98 | 9:02AM 0.76 | 9:11PM 0.78 | 10:02AM 0.46 | 10:09PM 0.52 | 10:51AM 0.19 | 11:00PM 0.27 | 11:35AM -0.01 | 11:46PM 0.07 | 12:16PM -0.10 | 12:31AM -0.04 | 12:56PM -0.09 | 1:15AM -0.05 | ||||||||||||||
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 |
Sunset | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 6 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C (?) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night). |
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Information about the Ballyhiernan Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballyhiernan Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballyhiernan Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballyhiernan 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 (Ballyhiernan 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 Ballyhiernan 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.
Ballyhiernan Bay is 28 km (17 miles) from Malin Head. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malin Head. Malin Head has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.