Ballinskelligs
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It has miles of golden beach.
Good for beginners, although there are much better options in Kerry.
Location
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Ballinskelligs is a Gaeltacht (where Irish is spoken) situated just off the Ring of Kerry road, between Killarney & Kenmare on the Iveragh Peninsula.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Baslicon
2.39 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
The old Hatchery
2.87 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Ardkeragh
3.18 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |