Rossbeigh Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 IST
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Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rossbeigh Strand sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
!
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
W
9
1.2
NW
7
1.8
WNW
8
3
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
7
14
18
15
78
71
48
66
65
64
55
21
41
20
24
156
372
2496
3415
2632
Wind (km/h)
30
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
WNW
40
NW
40
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
SW
10
SW
20
SW
10
S
10
SSW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
00:15AM2.59m
1:04PM2.56m
1:17AM2.73m
2:01PM2.77m
2:13AM2.92m
2:50PM3.01m
3:03AM3.13m
3:35PM3.25m
3:51AM3.33m
4:20PM3.44m
4:39AM3.49m
5:04PM3.58m
5:27AM3.57m
Low Tide
5:56PM1.27m
6:44AM0.99m
7:08PM1.14m
7:42AM0.80m
8:05PM0.93m
8:31AM0.57m
8:54PM0.68m
9:16AM0.35m
9:39PM0.43m
10:00AM0.17m
10:23PM0.21m
10:44AM0.06m
11:08PM0.05m
11:29AM0.04m
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:46
5:45
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:20
9:22
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:28
9:29
1
1
1
Temp °C
12
10
11
12
10
11
11
10
11
11
10
11
11
10
13
13
10
13
13
10
12
5
7
8
7
7
6
6
2
2
2
4
4
5
7
10
10
9
9
9
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
N
8
0.2
W
8
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
W
9
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
1.2
NW
7
0.5
W
14
3
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
8
7
14
21
5
78
71
48
66
65
64
55
21
15
51
33
156
96
2496
3415
2632
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.3
W
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
3
2
1
14
6
5
49
5
1
1
1
1
2
21
14
24
23
4
17
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
N
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
2
6
4
18
15
32
5
2
2
41
20
18
11
17
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.3
NW
10
4
NW
10
4
NW
12
4
NW
11
3
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
1.9
NW
9
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
208
163
243
389
371
306
316
929
3074
4927
3362
1616
1028
562
291
205
372
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
659
412
211
104
88
681
654
652
1140
677
479
1492
580
105
377
377
21
18
377
18
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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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