Ballyheirnan Bay 67.4
#2650 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇮🇪 Ireland · Donegal · near Londonderry/Derry
Very consistent, no off season, thick rubber.
Best time to surf Ballyheirnan Bay
The best time to surf Ballyheirnan Bay is February, March, December. The season runs Feb to Feb. In February the water sits around 8°C, so pack a 6/5 with boots, gloves and hood, and the typical wave is 1.7 m. The nearest airport is BFS (115 km) and the nearest town is Londonderry/Derry (36 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 95% | 31% | 1.6 m | 8°C | 6/5 |
| Feb | 96% | 48% | 1.7 m | 8°C | 6/5 |
| Mar | 88% | 35% | 1.3 m | 8°C | 6/5 |
| Apr | 75% | 15% | 0.8 m | 9°C | 6/5 |
| May | 79% | 12% | 0.8 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Jun | 71% | 5% | 0.8 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 63% | 1% | 0.7 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 66% | 4% | 0.8 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 80% | 17% | 1.1 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 90% | 21% | 1.3 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 93% | 17% | 1.4 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Dec | 92% | 36% | 1.4 m | 10°C | 6/5 |
Why 67.4
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
The detail
Faces 333° with 36% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 55% of days. Mean peak period 10.8 s. Days over 3 m: 3%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 51%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 55.249, -7.703 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.