Rossbeigh Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Feb 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
8.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rossbeigh Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 3AM. 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 13s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 21st Feb)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 21st Feb)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 23rd Feb)20ft (6.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
6
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0
0
0
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4
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1
1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
W
3
W
4.5
W
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
W
5
W
5.5
W
5
W
4.5
W
4
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3
SW
4
WSW
3.5
W
2.2
WSW
1.4
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
W
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)111816161414151616141312121217161413101112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)505848161110610872642374129567155221275777794712470442752575935466192020623260248145763
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
30
S
20
S
15
S
10
SE
15
SSE
30
SSE
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:39PM
3.44
6:50AM
3.52
7:17PM
3.35
7:31AM
3.35
7:58PM
3.18
8:17AM
3.11
8:47PM
2.97
9:15AM
2.84
9:51PM
2.76
10:32AM
2.62
11:15PM
2.64
12:10PM
2.57
12:47AM
2.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:31AM
0.24
12:54PM
0.10
1:10AM
0.35
1:33PM
0.30
1:53AM
0.52
2:19PM
0.56
2:46AM
0.74
3:16PM
0.84
3:58AM
0.95
4:38PM
1.07
5:39AM
1.03
6:23PM
1.10
7:16AM
0.88
Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31
Sunset6:01--6:02--6:05--6:07--6:08--6:10--6:13--
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
1-1361---3---57-111211-2
Temp. °C1111121110111110121211111111121110101089
Feels °C (?)5788755589678107566854
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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 12 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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