Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Rossbeigh Strand. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of windows you’ll want to mark. The water’s sitting at 18°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.
The first proper session is Monday morning, August 24th. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the NW with a period of 11 seconds, and that light offshore breeze from the east is going to keep it smooth. The combined energy is a moderate 337, so there’s enough push to have some fun. After that, the surf stays rideable but nothing special through Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, August 26th, the swell drops right off to just 2ft, and it’s glassy as glass. It’s tiny, but if you’ve got a longboard, you could have a lovely little session to yourself.
Now, the real standout. Looking ahead to Wednesday morning, September 2nd, this is the one to circle. The swell is a solid 5ft from the WSW with an 8-second period, but the wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the NNE. That’s going to scrub the surface right up. The energy is a solid 384, and the break is fairly consistent, so there should be waves. The crowds here are sometimes an issue, so expect a few others with the same idea. This is the best call of the whole forecast.
Be warned, after that it gets a bit wild. From September 3rd onward, the swell really starts to pump up, but the wind turns onshore and messy. By Sunday morning, September 6th, we’re looking at a massive 16ft swell with a combined energy of 4305, but it’s getting hammered by a strong onshore wind. It’s too big for most and the conditions are poor. The setup here is a beach, so with that much wind and swell, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 26ft swell on the afternoon of the 6th is just ridiculous for this spot – way too big for anyone to enjoy.
So, to sum it up: get on it Monday morning the 24th for a clean start, enjoy the glassy knee-high waves on the 26th if you’re desperate, and make sure you’re free for that Wednesday morning the 2nd of September. That’s your best bet before the ocean turns into a washing machine.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 7 | W 8 | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 283 | 296 | 284 | 196 | 122 | 80 | 39 | 38 | 156 | 163 | 116 | 39 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 127 | 57 | 96 | 177 | 579 | 1250 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:24PM2.71m | 3:54AM2.70m | 4:05PM2.94m | 4:32AM2.90m | 4:41PM3.16m | 5:06AM3.09m | 5:14PM3.34m | 5:38AM3.24m | 5:46PM3.46m | 6:10AM3.35m | 6:18PM3.53m | 6:42AM3.40m | 6:51PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:41PM0.86m | 9:52AM0.89m | 10:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.70m | 10:52PM0.43m | 11:00AM0.53m | 11:23PM0.25m | 11:31AM0.39m | 11:53PM0.13m | 12:03PM0.30m | 00:24AM0.07m | 12:35PM0.26m | 00:55AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 10 | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 7 | S 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 8 | WSW 7 | W 9 | SW 8 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 283 | 296 | 284 | 196 | 122 | 80 | 39 | 38 | 156 | 163 | 116 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 14 | 22 | 96 | 168 | 244 | 1250 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | N 4 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 7 | SW 5 | N 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | W 9 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 35 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 258 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 5 | — | NW 9 | S 11 | W 10 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | — |
| kJ | 40 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 21 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 7 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 4 | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | W 8 | W 5 | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 62 | — | — | — | 14 | 6 | — | — | 27 | 62 | 154 | 374 | 162 | — | 127 | 57 | — | 177 | 579 | 203 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 105 | 186 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 244 | 244 | 205 |
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