
Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 5,410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 938 | 1168 | 2016 | 3001 | 2363 | 4963 | 5385 | 3750 | 2495 | 466 | 308 | 116 | 1238 | 775 | 1026 | 720 | 497 | 574 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:08PM3.19m | 3:43AM3.20m | 3:55PM3.38m | 4:24AM3.38m | 4:36PM3.51m | 5:01AM3.49m | 5:14PM3.56m | 5:36AM3.52m | 5:49PM3.53m | 6:09AM3.49m | 6:24PM3.43m | 6:41AM3.38m | 6:58PM3.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:58AM0.72m | 9:26PM0.33m | 9:43AM0.50m | 10:07PM0.16m | 10:23AM0.32m | 10:43PM0.06m | 10:59AM0.20m | 11:17PM0.04m | 11:33AM0.16m | 11:50PM0.10m | 12:07PM0.18m | 00:22AM0.22m | 12:40PM0.28m | 00:54AM0.40m | |||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 16 |
2 | 2 | 1725 | 938 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5385 | 3750 | 2495 | 690 | 333 | 94 | 16 | 8 | 1026 | 720 | 497 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | N 9 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | S 11 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | S 13 |
— | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 466 | 308 | 116 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 192 | 10 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | N 9 | NW 8 | SW 15 | S 16 | S 13 | W 15 |
— | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 100 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | WNW 11 | — | — | WSW 8 |
1048 | 1391 | — | — | 1168 | 2016 | 3001 | 2363 | 4963 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 120 | 1238 | 775 | 23 | — | — | 574 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 794 | 677 | 250 | 18 | 18 | 787 | 938 | 559 | 559 | 559 | 559 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 261 | 0 | 21 | 375 | 376 | 21 | 136 |
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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.










