Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts for Rossbeigh Strand, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The best surfing is right at the very beginning, and then we’re looking at a long, quiet spell.

The forecast starts with a bit of a pulse of energy on Wednesday the 29th. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the west, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 207, but the wind is a cross-on from the southwest at 9 mph, which is going to put a bit of a chop on the surface. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit. That Wednesday afternoon and Thursday see a similar story – waves around 4ft to 4ft from the WNW, but the wind stays cross-on, and the conditions are just "poor." It’s surfable, but it’s not going to be a classic.

Friday the 31st drops off a bit, with the swell down around 3ft and the period shortening to 7 seconds. The wind is still a problem. Honestly, it’s looking messy.

Now, here’s the tiny window of hope. Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell drops to 3ft from the WNW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a massive positive. At 3 mph from the WNW, it’s a slight air, and the forecast says "glassy." That’s the cleanest we’re going to see it. The energy is still moderate at 155. This is your best bet for a fun little session on a longboard, but don’t expect anything powerful. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and it’s fairly consistent, so there should be a few little rollers coming through. Crowds are possible from time to time, but with conditions like this, it might be worth the paddle.

After that Saturday morning, the bottom falls out. From Saturday afternoon right through until the 13th of August, the swell completely flatlines. We’re talking wave heights of 1.0ft to 2ft, and the energy readings are tiny – two-digit numbers like 39, 75, and 23. There’s a long gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling for. A little bump shows up on the 11th with a 3ft swell from the NW and moderate energy at 113, but the wind is cross-on and choppy. It’s still a "poor" call.

So, to sum it up: Saturday morning, August 1st is the standout. It’s the only time the wind plays nice, and the waves, while small, will be clean. Other than that, you’re looking at a lot of flat, windy days. It’s a blank run for the area, which can happen. Don’t lose hope – forecasts can change, but right now, this is the reality.

Rusty.

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