Rossbeigh Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.07° N 9.98° W

Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rossbeigh Strand sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.4° 

Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,919 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 1PM. 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 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 19th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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W
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0.8
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1.5
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2.2
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
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3
WNW
10
1.7
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9
1.3
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9
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0.5
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10
1.1
N
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0.4
SW
15
0.4
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15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
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14
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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75
211
329
792
1751
2810
2530
1760
517
280
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56
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52
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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SW
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30
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25
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WNW
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NW
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25
NNW
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NNE
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NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
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
1:11PM2.39m
2:02AM2.33m
2:29PM2.51m
3:08AM2.50m
Low Tide
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
6:48AM1.35m
7:47PM1.25m
8:14AM1.27m
8:54PM1.08m
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Feels °C
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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 16 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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