Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in with a look at what’s coming up for Rossbeigh Strand.

We’re in for a bit of a mixed bag, with plenty of waiting around before anything really fires. The water’s sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need a full 5/4 wetsuit if you’re willing to brave the onshores.

To start, Tuesday the 25th has some small, surfable waves but the conditions are nothing to write home about. The morning swell is 4ft from the west, with clean, glassy conditions under an offshore easterly breeze. The afternoon is similar, with a slightly smaller 3ft swell. The wave energy is moderate (213 and 139 respectively), but it’s not a standout.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 26th right through to Thursday the 3rd of September, the surf is mostly poor or just ordinary. There are a few waves here and there, but nothing that’s really worth paddling out for. The onshore winds and messy conditions dominate. On Saturday the 29th, we see a big jump in swell height to 8ft, with strong wave energy (1219), but it’s coming with a cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and uninviting. That pattern continues for days.

The first real standout appears on the morning of Tuesday, the 1st of September. The swell is pumping at 12ft, with a period of 10 seconds from the WSW, and the combined energy is a massive 2574. However, the wind is cross-onshore, and the guidance makes it clear this is too big for this break. It’s expert territory at best, and even then, it’s likely to be a full-on, heavy session.

The next big highlight is Sunday, the 6th of September. The afternoon session looks fantastic. The swell is 8ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wave energy is strong at 1063. The wind is offshore from the ESE, and the conditions are clean. The rating says “expect very good surf conditions,” and it’s the best window of the whole forecast. This is the one to circle.

But hold on, Monday morning the 7th of September is another beast. The swell is 12ft from the west, with 1513 energy, and the wind is cross-offshore from the NNE, keeping the face clean. Again, the guidance points out that it’s too big for this break, so only the most experienced crew should even consider it. The afternoon is similar, with 12ft and a 10-second period.

Tuesday the 8th is also very big, with 13ft swell and a 10-second period from the SW, and the energy is sky-high at 2990. The wind is cross-offshore in the morning, keeping it clean, but it’s still too big for Rossbeigh. The same goes for the morning of Wednesday the 9th, with a 10ft swell and 2599 energy.

Overall, the best bet for a clean, properly surfable session is the afternoon of Sunday the 6th of September. The earlier big swells are too much for this beach, and the rest of the week is a write-off. If you’re a beginner, there’s not much for you here until the 6th, and even then, 8ft might be a handful. Stick to the smaller, cleaner windows if you’re just starting out.

Rusty, signing off.

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