Rossbeigh Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

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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
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 18th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
3
2
2
1
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
7
0.5
W
14
0.9
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
13
3
W
12
3
W
12
2.5
W
11
1.9
WNW
11
2
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
8
2.5
SW
9
3
SW
10
3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
65
64
55
21
41
292
215
114
96
252
2224
2501
2713
1733
798
469
704
1040
1608
2202
Wind (km/h)
40
NW
40
NW
25
NNW
35
NW
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
S
10
WSW
25
NW
15
W
15
WSW
25
W
10
WSW
10
SE
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
SW
10
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:50PM3.01m
3:03AM3.13m
3:35PM3.25m
3:51AM3.33m
4:20PM3.44m
4:39AM3.49m
5:04PM3.58m
5:27AM3.57m
5:50PM3.63m
6:16AM3.56m
6:37PM3.61m
7:07AM3.47m
7:27PM3.51m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.68m
9:16AM0.35m
9:39PM0.43m
10:00AM0.17m
10:23PM0.21m
10:44AM0.06m
11:08PM0.05m
11:29AM0.04m
11:54PM-0.01m
12:15PM0.10m
00:42AM0.01m
1:03PM0.24m
1:33AM0.13m
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5:48
5:48
5:46
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
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9:22
9:24
9:25
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:31
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3
4
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
4
3
Temp °C
11
11
10
9
9
9
11
11
10
11
11
9
10
10
9
11
12
13
14
15
12
2
3
3
2
4
3
7
7
8
7
6
4
6
4
5
8
9
11
10
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.9
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
13
3
W
12
0.1
SW
12
2.5
W
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.2
SSW
17
Energy kJ
66
65
64
55
21
21
292
215
114
53
252
2224
2501
6
1733
798
469
234
88
45
29
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.7
N
8
0.5
N
7
0.5
W
14
0.2
N
7
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
6
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
13
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
4
1
1
2
41
20
58
27
96
4
7
6
6
6
54
4
31
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
N
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
2
2
5
18
14
12
7
16
5
4
4
15
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
NW
11
4
NW
12
3.5
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
2.5
NW
9
2.4
NNW
9
0.9
N
8
0.7
WSW
4
1.5
WNW
7
3
W
12
1.3
S
5
2
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
8
2.5
SW
9
3
SW
10
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
5224
4927
2756
1926
1265
844
107
18
217
2713
86
462
704
1040
1608
2202
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
2
3
3
2
1
1
4
Distance (km)
835
1250
677
972
631
426
104
105
21
25
371
25
244
399
18
0
21
21
250
250
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
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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