Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,912 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve looked over the charts for Rossbeigh Strand. I’ll be honest – it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. No real fire in the forecast, but let’s break it down.
Water temp is about 65°F, which is around 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. Almost feels like a warm bath, which is a nice touch even if the waves are flat.
Starting Friday 14th through Sunday 16th, the surf is tiny – knee-high at best, with short periods and weak energy (under 250). Winds are light and cross-shore, so it’s clean but with no push. Fine for a beginner paddle, but that’s about it.
Monday 17th to Thursday 20th, the swell tries to build. Tuesday 18th afternoon sees a head-high pulse at 8ft from the WNW with an 11-second period and moderate energy (1335). That’s the biggest bump of the whole run, but the conditions are questionable. By Wednesday 19th, it’s 11-12ft with strong onshore winds – completely blown out and lumpy. That’s kite-surfing weather, not for a paddle surfer.
From Friday 21st through Sunday 24th, we’re back to tiny waves – knee-high, very long period (15-16 seconds) but barely any energy. The wind is clean at times, especially Sunday 23rd with a light offshore, but with waves that small, you’re just floating around.
Then a glimmer on Tuesday 25th. Swell returns to 7ft from the west with 11 seconds, energy hits 1238. That’s a solid groundswell, but the wind is cross-on. Still, it’s the best chance for a proper wave. The morning is cleaner than the afternoon. This is a standout, but over a week out, so keep expectations in check.
Wednesday 26th holds at 6-6ft, and the wind flips to a light offshore in the morning. That’s the cleanest window of the whole outlook. Shoulder-high sets, decent energy (642). If you can pick a day, that’s it.
From Thursday 27th onward, it’s back to small, weak, and choppy. Knee-high leftovers with onshore winds.
So, the short version: no epic days. The best bet is Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th for size and potential, but wind will be a factor. Beginners can enjoy the small stuff early on, but for everyone else, keep an eye on that 25th-26th window – it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 86 | 19 | 100 | 246 | 187 | 95 | 75 | 153 | 259 | 432 | 1134 | 1536 | 2912 | 2409 | 2011 | 54 | 262 | 94 | 35 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10AM3.54m | 7:21PM3.67m | 7:49AM3.43m | 8:01PM3.48m | 8:27AM3.25m | 8:40PM3.22m | 9:06AM3.03m | 9:22PM2.93m | 9:48AM2.80m | 10:09PM2.65m | 10:37AM2.58m | 11:09PM2.42m | 11:44AM2.42m | 00:32AM2.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02PM0.17m | 1:27AM-0.01m | 1:41PM0.29m | 2:05AM0.20m | 2:20PM0.48m | 2:42AM0.47m | 3:00PM0.70m | 3:22AM0.76m | 3:45PM0.94m | 4:08AM1.04m | 4:43PM1.16m | 5:13AM1.26m | 6:10PM1.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | N 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 101 | 101 | 84 | 100 | 246 | 187 | 95 | 75 | 4 | 259 | 432 | 46 | 25 | 39 | 60 | 21 | 54 | 262 | 223 | 35 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | N 7 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | WSW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 54 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 28 | 14 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 1 | — | — | — | 42 | — | 44 | 94 | 17 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | S 12 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 36 | 25 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | 86 | 15 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 153 | — | — | 1134 | 1536 | 2912 | 2409 | 2011 | 1411 | 318 | — | 215 | 134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 250 | 595 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 412 | 559 | 412 | 457 | 559 | 105 | 31 | 377 | 0 |
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