Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 4,341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
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 beginner-friendly spot, fairly exposed to the swell, and it's best when the swell comes from the WSW. The water's running about 18°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The whole 16-day outlook is pretty bleak. From Sunday, August 30th, all the way through to Wednesday, September 9th, it's a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the waves are choppy and messy.
The only real window of opportunity is Thursday, September 10th, in the morning. We're looking at a 1.5m swell from the SW, with a period of 8 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 435 (moderate). The wind is a light offshore from the ESE, so it's going to be clean. This is the best shot you'll get. For a beginner spot, that's a nice, manageable size, and the offshore wind will keep the surface smooth.
After that, it's back to the same old story. Friday, September 11th, has a 1.7m swell from the WSW, but the wind turns onshore, so it's a no-go. Saturday, September 12th, morning has a glassy wind from the SSW with a 1.3m swell from the west, but it's just not enough to get excited about.
From Sunday, September 13th, the swell really drops off. The energy values are tiny - 35, 93, 69 - and the wind is all over the place. It's a total bust.
Bottom line: if you're a beginner or just want a clean, manageable wave, get to Rossbeigh Strand on the morning of Thursday, September 10th. That's your day.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 794 | 675 | 1477 | 561 | 339 | 318 | 212 | 147 | 564 | 487 | 589 | 688 | 2744 | 2947 | 3650 | 3474 | 1922 | 1412 | 529 | 168 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:51PM3.52m | 7:15AM3.39m | 7:26PM3.45m | 7:51AM3.31m | 8:05PM3.30m | 8:30AM3.17m | 8:48PM3.10m | 9:16AM2.98m | 9:42PM2.86m | 10:15AM2.79m | 10:54PM2.65m | 11:34AM2.66m | 00:27AM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.26m | 00:55AM0.08m | 1:08PM0.28m | 1:29AM0.17m | 1:45PM0.37m | 2:06AM0.33m | 2:25PM0.52m | 2:49AM0.55m | 3:14PM0.71m | 3:42AM0.81m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:56AM1.04m | 5:53PM1.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | W 12 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 666 | 675 | 1021 | 561 | 339 | 41 | 15 | 147 | 81 | 32 | 60 | 21 | 2744 | 57 | 3650 | 3474 | 1922 | 1412 | 529 | 168 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | N 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 15 | N 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | 173 | 115 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 54 | 20 | 60 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 181 | 134 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | N 6 | N 9 | — | SW 18 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | SSW 14 | WSW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 2 | — | 13 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 36 | 110 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 794 | 8 | 1477 | — | — | 318 | 212 | 37 | 564 | 487 | 589 | 688 | 1608 | 2947 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 250 | 365 | 559 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 250 | 469 | 136 | 18 | 18 | 412 | 136 | 136 | 18 | 18 | 30 | 0 |
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