
Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period, W swell with 18,660 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 16 days are 7.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 25ft (7.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | S 8 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1848 | 154 | 7702 | 6189 | 5603 | 4162 | 10732 | 18660 | 14239 | 8143 | 3288 | 1068 | 1985 | 8664 | 17313 | 10849 | 5802 | 3836 | 2119 | 1019 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:17AM2.94m | 3:26PM3.10m | 3:54AM3.18m | 4:04PM3.31m | 4:30AM3.39m | 4:43PM3.47m | 5:06AM3.53m | 5:22PM3.57m | 5:45AM3.60m | 6:04PM3.58m | 6:25AM3.58m | 6:48PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.63m | 9:19AM0.73m | 9:38PM0.40m | 9:54AM0.49m | 10:13PM0.20m | 10:30AM0.28m | 10:49PM0.06m | 11:07AM0.12m | 11:26PM0.00m | 11:46AM0.04m | 00:05AM0.04m | 12:27PM0.05m | 00:47AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | |
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | 5 | 20 | — | 2 | 12 | 19 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 6 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SSW 10 | — | S 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 10 | — | — | NW 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
1848 | 154 | — | 4 | 5603 | 1551 | — | — | — | — | 3288 | 1068 | 592 | 33 | — | — | 2495 | 3836 | 2119 | 1019 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 361 | 149 | 19 | — | — | — | 1999 | 1760 | 918 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 164 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 13 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 10 | S 8 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 13 | — | — | — |
71 | 3013 | 7702 | 6189 | 3801 | 4162 | 10732 | 18660 | 14239 | 8143 | 676 | 916 | 1985 | 8664 | 17313 | 10849 | 5802 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 151 | 525 | 650 | 18 | 645 | 966 | 966 | 677 | 569 | 18 | 290 | 784 | 784 | 872 | 569 | 430 | 18 | 18 | 21 |
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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.










