Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with 11,381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s 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 (Sep 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 3.5m and 14s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 929 | 1403 | 2517 | 1393 | 898 | 1243 | 3173 | 7706 | 8681 | 4755 | 3177 | 1976 | 710 | 626 | 489 | 1605 | 1659 | 1568 | 1095 | 736 | 679 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:03PM3.15m | 8:22AM3.04m | 8:41PM2.88m | 9:00AM2.79m | 9:25PM2.60m | 9:47AM2.56m | 10:24PM2.36m | 10:55AM2.37m | 11:51PM2.22m | 12:30PM2.33m | 1:29AM2.28m | 1:54PM2.47m | 2:37AM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM0.43m | 2:00AM0.53m | 2:20PM0.66m | 2:36AM0.81m | 3:00PM0.91m | 3:17AM1.09m | 3:52PM1.16m | 4:17AM1.33m | 5:19PM1.33m | 6:02AM1.44m | 7:15PM1.30m | 7:44AM1.35m | 8:26PM1.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 47 | 43 | 2 | 1393 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 8681 | 4755 | 3177 | 1976 | 710 | 626 | 489 | 1605 | 1659 | 1568 | 1095 | 736 | 679 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 18 | N 10 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 19 | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 527 | 315 | 278 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 10 | W 18 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 929 | 1403 | 2517 | — | 898 | 1243 | 3173 | 7706 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 559 | 559 | 365 | 18 | 412 | 584 | 653 | 918 | 365 | 18 | 365 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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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).
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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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