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Ballyallia Lake, Ennis

Excellent Quality 2025 Green Coast

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⚠️ Bathing is temporarily prohibited

Water quality affected due to the presence of algal bloom Since 2026-09-11, expected 7 days. Issued by Clare County Council. Council notice (PDF)

Dip score now
100
Grand · light winds, dry
Wind
6 km/h
Light breeze, S, gusts 16
Daylight
07:40
Sunrise. Sunset 19:10. Air 14°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours, preferring low tide
Today
12:00
Grand 100/100
light winds, dry, sunny · 6 km/h
☀ 07:40–19:10
Sun, 4 Oct
11:00
Grand 100/100
light winds, dry · 10 km/h
☀ 07:41–19:07
Mon, 5 Oct
11:00
Grand 94/100
gentle breeze, dry · 19 km/h
☀ 07:43–19:05
Tue, 6 Oct
19:00
Grand 97/100
light winds, dry · 8 km/h
☀ 07:45–19:02
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grand 97/100
light winds, dry · 9 km/h
☀ 07:47–19:00
Thu, 8 Oct
10:00
Grand 97/100
light winds, dry · 5 km/h
☀ 07:48–18:58
Fri, 9 Oct
19:00
Decent 77/100
gentle breeze, rain · 16 km/h
☀ 07:50–18:55

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Sat 12:00100 · Grandlight winds · dry
Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 8Fri 90003060912151821Sat 06:00 · 92 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 92 Grand · nightSat 08:00 · 86 GrandSat 09:00 · 92 GrandSat 10:00 · 92 GrandSat 11:00 · 97 GrandSat 12:00 · 100 GrandSat 13:00 · 100 GrandSat 14:00 · 100 GrandSat 15:00 · 100 GrandSat 16:00 · 100 GrandSat 17:00 · 100 GrandSat 18:00 · 100 GrandSat 19:00 · 100 GrandSat 20:00 · 91 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 97 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 92 Grand · nightSat 23:00 · 92 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 92 Grand · nightSun 01:00 · 92 Grand · nightSun 02:00 · 92 Grand · nightSun 03:00 · 92 Grand · nightSun 04:00 · 92 Grand · nightSun 05:00 · 92 Grand · nightSun 06:00 · 97 Grand · nightSun 07:00 · 97 Grand · nightSun 08:00 · 91 GrandSun 09:00 · 97 GrandSun 10:00 · 97 GrandSun 11:00 · 100 GrandSun 12:00 · 94 GrandSun 13:00 · 94 GrandSun 14:00 · 94 GrandSun 15:00 · 94 GrandSun 16:00 · 94 GrandSun 17:00 · 84 GrandSun 18:00 · 84 GrandSun 19:00 · 94 GrandSun 20:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 21:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 22:00 · 94 Grand · nightSun 23:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 00:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 01:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 02:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 03:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 04:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 05:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 06:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 07:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 08:00 · 84 GrandMon 09:00 · 84 GrandMon 10:00 · 84 GrandMon 11:00 · 94 GrandMon 12:00 · 94 GrandMon 13:00 · 94 GrandMon 14:00 · 84 GrandMon 15:00 · 84 GrandMon 16:00 · 84 GrandMon 17:00 · 94 GrandMon 18:00 · 94 GrandMon 19:00 · 94 GrandMon 20:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 21:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 22:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 23:00 · 94 Grand · nightTue 00:00 · 94 Grand · nightTue 01:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 02:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 03:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 04:00 · 92 Grand · nightTue 05:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 06:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 07:00 · 86 Grand · nightTue 10:00 · 83 GrandTue 13:00 · 86 GrandTue 16:00 · 94 GrandTue 19:00 · 97 GrandTue 22:00 · 92 Grand · nightWed 01:00 · 92 Grand · nightWed 04:00 · 92 Grand · nightWed 07:00 · 92 Grand · nightWed 10:00 · 97 GrandWed 13:00 · 83 GrandWed 16:00 · 73 DecentWed 19:00 · 91 GrandWed 22:00 · 92 Grand · nightThu 01:00 · 92 Grand · nightThu 04:00 · 92 Grand · nightThu 07:00 · 92 Grand · nightThu 10:00 · 97 GrandThu 13:00 · 89 GrandThu 19:00 · 83 GrandFri 01:00 · 76 Decent · nightFri 07:00 · 63 Decent · nightFri 13:00 · 50 FreshFri 19:00 · 77 Decent

Sat, 3 Oct, 12:00

100 Grand
  • light winds
  • dry
  • sunny
NESWsunrisesunset6 km/h
facing unknown
Waves
–
Wind
6 km/h S · gusts 16
Tide
–
Air
14°C · dry

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
11:0097 Grand–––6 km/h S14–dry12°light winds, dry, sunny
12:00100 Grand–––6 km/h S16–dry14°light winds, dry, sunny
13:00100 Grand–––9 km/h S18–dry15°light winds, dry, sunny
14:00100 Grand–––9 km/h S19–dry16°light winds, dry, sunny
15:00100 Grand–––10 km/h S20–dry16°light winds, dry, sunny
16:00100 Grand–––8 km/h S20–dry17°light winds, dry
17:00100 Grand–––9 km/h S18–dry17°light winds, dry
18:00100 Grand–––7 km/h SSE15–dry16°light winds, dry
19:00100 Grand–––9 km/h SSE11–dry14°light winds, dry
20:0091 Grand–––14 km/h SSE14–dry12°gentle breeze, dry
21:0097 Grand–––12 km/h SSE17–dry11°light winds, dry
22:0092 Grand–––8 km/h S17–dry10°light winds, dry
23:0092 Grand–––9 km/h SSE16–dry9°light winds, dry, sunny
Sunday, 4 October
00:0092 Grand–––10 km/h SE16–dry8°light winds, dry, sunny
01:0092 Grand–––9 km/h SSE17–dry7°light winds, dry, sunny
02:0092 Grand–––6 km/h SSE17–dry6°light winds, dry
03:0092 Grand–––5 km/h SSE17–dry7°light winds, dry
04:0092 Grand–––7 km/h SSE17–dry8°light winds, dry
05:0092 Grand–––9 km/h SSE17–dry10°light winds, dry
06:0097 Grand–––6 km/h S18–dry10°light winds, dry
07:0097 Grand–––10 km/h SSE18–dry10°light winds, dry
08:0091 Grand–––12 km/h SSE18–dry11°gentle breeze, dry
09:0097 Grand–––9 km/h SSE19–dry12°light winds, dry
10:0097 Grand–––10 km/h SSE21–dry13°light winds, dry
11:00100 Grand–––10 km/h SSE24–dry14°light winds, dry
12:0094 Grand–––13 km/h SSW27–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
13:0094 Grand–––15 km/h SSW30–dry18°gentle breeze, dry
14:0094 Grand–––17 km/h SW32–dry19°gentle breeze, dry, warm air
15:0094 Grand–––18 km/h SW34–dry19°gentle breeze, dry, warm air
16:0094 Grand–––19 km/h SSW35–dry19°gentle breeze, dry, warm air
17:0084 Grand–––21 km/h SW35–dry18°moderate breeze, dry, warm air
18:0084 Grand–––22 km/h SW33–dry18°moderate breeze, dry
19:0094 Grand–––19 km/h SW32–dry17°gentle breeze, dry
20:0094 Grand–––19 km/h SW30–dry17°gentle breeze, dry
21:0094 Grand–––19 km/h SW30–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
22:0094 Grand–––17 km/h SW30–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
23:0094 Grand–––16 km/h SW30–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
Monday, 5 October
00:0094 Grand–––15 km/h SW30–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
01:0094 Grand–––16 km/h SW31–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
02:0094 Grand–––15 km/h SSW31–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
03:0094 Grand–––17 km/h SW31–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
04:0094 Grand–––17 km/h SW31–dry16°gentle breeze, dry
05:0094 Grand–––17 km/h SW31–0.1 mm16°gentle breeze, dry
06:0094 Grand–––18 km/h SW31–0.1 mm16°gentle breeze, dry
07:0094 Grand–––19 km/h SW32–0.1 mm16°gentle breeze, dry
08:0084 Grand–––22 km/h WSW33–0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, dry
09:0084 Grand–––22 km/h WSW33–dry15°moderate breeze, dry
10:0084 Grand–––20 km/h WSW34–dry16°moderate breeze, dry

The spot

Faces
Unknown (inland)
Swell window
None (sheltered)
Exposure
Lake
Water
Excellent Quality

Lakes have no tide or swell; the score is wind, rain, air temperature and daylight. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Excellent, 2022 Excellent. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

No lifeguard listedNo toiletsParkingAccessible: Gentle sloping ramp to pierDogs on lead (Before 11 am and after 6 pm during summer season, otherwise not allowed at all times onto beach during the summer.)

As listed by Clare County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Sauna Suaimhneas · Lahinch Beach (also Spanish Point, White Strand Miltown Malbay, Clahane Shore) · 26 km · mobile

Doolin Ocean Sauna (Wild Atlantic Seaweed Baths) · Doolin Pier · 33 km · fixed

The bathing area at Ballyallia Lake is based around a small slipway, consists of small stones and extends 70m along the shoreline. Ballyallia Lake is a Special Area of Conservation as well as a Special Protection Area for birds and wildlife sanctuary. Activities include walking and fishing. It is a popular place for young families to feed the ducks and have picnics. Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11am and 6pm during the summer season.

Put Ballyallia Lake, Ennis in your calendar

Dipper Plus drops the best dip hour here into your phone every day, with waves, sea temperature, tide and a 45-minute nudge. Up to three spots.

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🌊 Ballyallia Lake, Ennis dip · GrandSat, 3 Oct 11:30–12:30 · light winds, dry, sunny
🌊 Ballyallia Lake, Ennis dip · GrandSun, 4 Oct 10:30–11:30 · light winds, dry
🌊 Ballyallia Lake, Ennis dip · GrandMon, 5 Oct 10:30–11:30 · gentle breeze, dry

Nearby spots

Ballyallia Lough

0 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Lough Girroga

1 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Stonepark Lough

1 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Cloonteen Lough

2 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Lake data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.