Rossbeigh Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 01 Jan 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
9.5° 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 Sunday (Jan 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 12 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 4th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 7th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 8th Jan)21ft (6.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.3
W
0.5
S
0.7
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
1
NNW
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.8
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)1413121214101211101312121161110141312118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)689076463349140114745072663963371834222526526538
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
N
10
NW
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
10
N
5
NE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
SW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:46PM
3.17
3:11AM
3.34
3:43PM
3.33
4:03AM
3.51
4:35PM
3.44
4:52AM
3.62
5:24PM
3.48
5:39AM
3.66
6:11PM
3.44
6:24AM
3.62
6:57PM
3.33
7:08AM
3.49
7:42PM
3.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
0.43
9:22AM
0.25
9:43PM
0.31
10:13AM
0.08
10:31PM
0.23
11:01AM
-0.02
11:18PM
0.22
11:48AM
-0.04
12:02AM
0.28
12:33PM
0.04
12:46AM
0.39
1:18PM
0.19
1:30AM
0.56
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise8:48--8:48--8:48--8:47--8:47--8:47--8:45--
Sunset-4:37--4:38--4:39--4:40--4:42--4:44--4:45-
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part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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heavy rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
---------------21--116
Temp. °C99876556556687568891112
Feels °C (?)65320-1-2-11232222355489
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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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