Rossbeigh Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.07° N 9.98° W

Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rossbeigh Strand sea temperature is
17.9°C
1.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,202 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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W
7
0.6
W
7
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.5
W
7
1.3
SSW
8
1.8
SW
10
1.5
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
8
2.5
WNW
10
2
W
10
1.7
W
9
2.3
WSW
7
2.3
W
8
2.1
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8
1.4
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
38
159
149
116
53
5
5
24
203
597
402
405
321
1202
776
481
531
703
588
253
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
NW
5
W
10
WSW
10
E
20
NW
25
WNW
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
W
25
WNW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
W
5
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
7:15AM3.39m
7:26PM3.45m
7:51AM3.31m
8:05PM3.30m
Low Tide
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
1:08PM0.28m
1:29AM0.17m
1:45PM0.37m
2:06AM0.33m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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11
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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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