Rossbeigh Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 24 Feb 2026 IST
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Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rossbeigh Strand sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rossbeigh Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 24th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 24th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 25th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
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1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WSW
4
SW
3
SW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WNW
3
W
3
W
3
W
5.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.8
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)121312161614131011111315141312121212111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4107547828947965564530333409246725823185391937152816265280525562458218809517432338
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
30
SSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
NNW
20
N
5
E
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSW
35
S
40
S
15
NNW
10
NNE
20
N
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:15AM
2.84
9:51PM
2.76
10:32AM
2.62
11:15PM
2.64
12:10PM
2.57
12:47AM
2.71
1:38PM
2.71
2:03AM
2.94
2:43PM
2.96
2:59AM
3.21
3:33PM
3.20
3:45AM
3.45
4:15PM
3.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:16PM
0.84
3:58AM
0.95
4:38PM
1.07
5:39AM
1.03
6:23PM
1.10
7:16AM
0.88
7:46PM
0.93
8:24AM
0.61
8:44PM
0.70
9:14AM
0.33
9:30PM
0.47
9:57AM
0.12
10:10PM
0.30
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:28--7:26--7:24--
Sunset-6:08--6:10--6:13--6:14--6:15--6:17--6:20-
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light rain
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cloud
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clear
Rain (mm)
-110--17-3---162941523---
Temp. °C111111131310121199978911111110898
Feels °C (?)67911108867444125438544
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Information about the Rossbeigh Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rossbeigh Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rossbeigh Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Rossbeigh Strand) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rossbeigh Strand may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Rossbeigh Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Valentia which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Tra Li, Bantry and Foynes.

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