Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise on the horizon for Rossbeigh Strand.
Right now, the surf is pretty much flat or junk. The first few days are a write-off. The swell is tiny and the wind is all over the place, mostly cross-onshore or onshore. There’s a bit of a bump on Sunday the 2nd with a 4ft swell from the SW, but the conditions are just "ordinary" and the energy is still weak. It’s a waiting game.
The first real standout is a late call. On the morning of Monday the 12th of August, we’re looking at a solid 6ft groundswell from the SW, with a 10-second period and a clean, cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps up to 681 (moderate) and the model says "very good surf conditions." That’s the one to circle. The afternoon drops off a bit as the wind swings cross-shore and the swell eases, so hit it early.
But the absolute best bet of the whole outlook is the very last day. On the morning of Sunday the 16th of August, it’s looking like a proper session. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the WNW, a 9-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 711 (strong). That’s a fair bit of size, so it’s really for the experienced crew. Then, the afternoon gets even better: the swell pushes to 8ft from the WNW, the wind goes glassy, and the energy is through the roof at 858 (strong). That’s as good as it gets for a beach break around here, but with that long period, it might be a bit straight and fat. Still, glassy conditions on a 8ft swell is a dream.
The water is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit will be fine.
In between those two standouts, there’s a long gap of nothing but small, choppy, or wind-affected surf. Don’t get your hopes up for the second week until that 12th rolls around.
Stay patient, stay stoked. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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 kJ | 40 | 39 | 17 | 94 | 260 | 275 | 179 | 131 | 59 | 48 | 58 | 56 | 161 | 20 | 31 | 64 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 130 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:20PM3.37m | 7:46AM3.18m | 7:55PM3.31m | 8:22AM3.13m | 8:31PM3.20m | 9:01AM3.04m | 9:13PM3.06m | 9:46AM2.93m | 10:04PM2.89m | 10:41AM2.80m | 11:08PM2.73m | 11:50AM2.72m | 00:29AM2.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02PM0.46m | 1:26AM0.26m | 1:35PM0.49m | 1:59AM0.31m | 2:11PM0.56m | 2:35AM0.41m | 2:51PM0.66m | 3:17AM0.56m | 3:39PM0.79m | 4:08AM0.74m | 4:40PM0.92m | 5:16AM0.90m | 6:01PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 |
mm | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | N 9 | N 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 54 | 55 | 47 | 65 | 260 | 275 | 179 | 131 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 15 | 20 | 31 | 127 | 55 | 12 | 7 | 130 | 212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | W 10 | NW 6 | N 7 | NW 9 | W 9 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 40 | 39 | 17 | 29 | 54 | 28 | 39 | 35 | 41 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 30 | 25 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 7 | — | SSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 10 | 94 | 26 | 41 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | 17 | — | 15 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WNW 3 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 17 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 22 | — | 48 | 58 | 2 | 161 | 318 | 318 | 64 | 21 | 8 | — | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 30 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 153 | 327 | 93 | 283 | 559 | 105 | 21 | 377 | 244 | 21 | 30 | 21 |
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