Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rossbeigh Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the surf prospects for the next 16 days. We've got one break on the radar, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
Right off the bat, there's nothing doing for the first week and a half or so. The surf is just not playing ball with any real quality. We do have some energy showing up, but it's usually paired with poor wind or just not coming together. The first real window of opportunity looks like it’s going to be Wednesday, August 12th.
For the standout session, you’ll want to be at Rossbeigh Strand. The morning of Wednesday, August 12th is where it's at. We’ve got a clean, cross-offshore breeze with a light breeze, making for some clean conditions. A 5 ft swell coming from the SW with a period of 9 seconds will be pushing through, with a moderate combined wave energy of 373. It's not massive, but it's the best looking combination of size and clean conditions on offer. That said, the break is fairly consistent, so you shouldn't be waiting around forever. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a strange chill or warm spell.
The rest of the period is pretty grim. The afternoon of the 12th gets a bit choppy and the quality drops off. After that, we’re back to a long stretch of poor surf, with onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s a bit of a pulse around Monday, August 17th, with a larger 7 ft WNW swell hitting the coast, but the conditions are only marginal, and with a strong combined energy of 1013, it’s a lot of power but not much quality. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it might be worth a look for the more experienced crew, but it’s not a full recommendation. After that, it’s a wrap with a big, messy 10 ft groundswell on Tuesday, August 18th, but it’s blown out by a fresh onshore breeze. That one is strictly for the experts if they’re brave enough, but honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing show than a clean paddle session.
So, to sum it up: the whole 16-day stretch is a tough one. The only real highlight is that Wednesday morning, August 12th at Rossbeigh Strand. Everything else is a write-off. It’s a long wait for a short window, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | SSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 41 | 26 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 82 | 56 | 29 | 37 | 82 | 634 | 603 | 362 | 370 | 280 | 29 | 9 | 72 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:01AM3.04m | 9:13PM3.06m | 9:46AM2.93m | 10:04PM2.89m | 10:41AM2.80m | 11:08PM2.73m | 11:50AM2.72m | 00:29AM2.66m | 1:11PM2.74m | 1:55AM2.73m | 2:29PM2.91m | 3:10AM2.92m | 3:34PM3.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:51PM0.66m | 3:17AM0.56m | 3:39PM0.79m | 4:08AM0.74m | 4:40PM0.92m | 5:16AM0.90m | 6:01PM0.99m | 6:41AM0.97m | 7:32PM0.91m | 8:06AM0.89m | 8:49PM0.68m | 9:14AM0.69m | 9:49PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 64 | 26 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 283 | 146 | 63 | 37 | 82 | 634 | 603 | 362 | 370 | 280 | 639 | 602 | 489 | 252 | 196 | 145 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | N 7 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 41 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 156 | 62 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 259 | 181 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | N 7 | SSW 12 | — | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 27 | 4 | 14 | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | — | S 5 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 226 | 947 | 883 | 787 | 82 | 56 | 23 | — | — | 1 | — | 77 | — | — | — | 2 | 72 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 371 | 385 | 525 | 559 | 560 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
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