Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Kerry, Ireland)

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Rossbeigh Strand Surf Guide

Rossbeigh Strand in County Kerry is a fairly exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast with some shelter here from north winds. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded.

Rossbeigh Strand Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Beach	3.5
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	8.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Rossbeigh Strand:

The best conditions reported for surf at Rossbeigh Strand occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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What's the best time of year to surf Rossbeigh Strand (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: spring

The best time of year for surfing Rossbeigh Strand with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 22% of the time in April while 51% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 27% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

22%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

51%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

27%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Rossbeigh Strand Location Map

Interactive Rossbeigh Strand surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Rossbeigh Strand is Kerry Airport (KIR) in Ireland, 33 km (20 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Rossbeigh Strand is Shannon Airport (SNN), also in Ireland, 100 km (62 miles) away.

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Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 00:55 Local Time

m, °C	Saturday 28
ft, °F	3AM	6AM	9AM	12PM
Wave (m)	W	W	W	NW
Period (s)	14	13	13	16
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross	cross

Tides at Rossbeigh Strand

Current tide and informaton

For Annascaul Rivermouth, 8 km from Rossbeigh Strand.

Next High Water: 09:27am | 2.99m

Next Low Water: 03:05am | 0.76m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Rossbeigh Strand Sea Temperature

The water temperature (8.8 °C) at Rossbeigh Strand is very cold. Despite the sun, surfers will need plenty of neoprene. Wear a quality winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots. A windchill factor of (8.0 °C).

Today, many surfers would wear a winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.