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Ballyhiernan Bay Paddleboard Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
2.1m
peeling
Wind
11kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.7m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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Is Ballyhiernan Bay good for paddleboarding today? (3 Sept)

Today at Ballyhiernan Bay: Good for paddleboarding — 77/100 for expert level. Wind 11 kn SW · Tide 0.9–-1.5 m. Best window around 04:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Ballyhiernan Bay: 1.7m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Excellent in the late morning, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 17°C / 62°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
74/100Good
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Paddleboarding · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
74
/ 100
now · 12
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 76 · 03
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 74
now · 12
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.6m
peeling
Wind
13kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.7m
falling
Period
7s
Water
17°C
Swell
N 345°
Paddleboarding · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
65
/ 100
12
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 72 · 00
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Conditions
What's driving the 65
12
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
2.5m
peeling
Wind
18kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.0m
falling
Period
10s
Water
16°C
Swell
NW 337°
Paddleboarding · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
74
/ 100
12
Sat · 24-hour forecast
peak 76 · 18
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 74
12
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
2.0m
peeling
Wind
11kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
10s
Water
16°C
Swell
NW 333°
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03 · Location

In context.

A remote, 2.5 km north-facing sandy beach on the Fanad Peninsula, divided into three bays by rocky headlands, rarely crowded. Within a Special Area of Conservation, the break gives lefts and rights suited to surfing, windsurfing and paddleboarding, best on a north-northwest swell with offshore southeast wind, most consistent in autumn. No lifeguard cover. Rocks at the headland margins are a hazard -- keep to the main sandy section for entry/exit.

Spec sheet
Coords
55.2473°N, 7.7182°W
Facing
N
Nearest
Eelburn
Swell now
N 342°
Wind now
SW 231°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Ballyhiernan Bay today?

Wind at Ballyhiernan Bay today: 11 kn SW (gusting 28 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects paddleboarding conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Ballyhiernan Bay today?

Waves at Ballyhiernan Bay today: 2.1 m, 8 s period from N, peeling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for paddleboarding at Ballyhiernan Bay today?

The best window for paddleboarding at Ballyhiernan Bay today is around 01:00 UTC, when conditions score 48/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Ballyhiernan Bay suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Ballyhiernan Bay scores 47/100 today for surfing — Okay. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Ballyhiernan Bay?

Ballyhiernan Bay is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Ballyhiernan Bay?

Ballyhiernan Bay is a coastal location near Eelburn in Ireland. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Ballyhiernan Bay?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Ballyhiernan Bay, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

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I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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