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Rossbeigh Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 12th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 19 | |
64 | 51 | 6 | 110 | 67 | 43 | 21 | 19 | 69 | 125 | 117 | 69 | 41 | 37 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:41PM2.99m | 8:07AM2.79m | 8:21PM2.84m | 8:50AM2.62m | 9:07PM2.70m | 9:43AM2.47m | 10:02PM2.59m | 10:47AM2.39m | 11:07PM2.54m | 11:58AM2.42m | 00:15AM2.59m | 1:04PM2.56m | 1:17AM2.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM0.70m | 1:44AM0.67m | 1:56PM0.86m | 2:25AM0.84m | 2:37PM1.03m | 3:14AM1.00m | 3:27PM1.18m | 4:16AM1.10m | 4:34PM1.28m | 5:32AM1.11m | 5:56PM1.27m | 6:44AM0.99m | 7:08PM1.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -1 | -1 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | N 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 12 |
 kJ | 64 | 105 | 246 | 110 | 67 | 43 | 47 | 118 | 1094 | 1269 | 844 | 1280 | 41 | 37 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 711 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NW 10 | SW 12 | N 11 | N 7 | N 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 16 | W 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 80 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 74 | 21 | 19 | 69 | 125 | 117 | 69 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | S 12 | — | SW 12 | N 11 | N 7 | SW 8 | N 9 | N 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | S 14 | SE 7 | S 13 | SE 6 | — | S 13 | S 21 | S 8 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 19 | 3 | — | 6 | 37 | 15 | 3 | 45 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | NNW 2 | N 7 | — | — | SSE 3 | SW 2 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | 51 | 1 | 24 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 953 | 1018 | 980 | 728 | 436 | 320 | 188 | 634 | 1016 | 239 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 37 | 7 | 372 | 383 | 297 | 265 | 385 | 412 | 408 | 373 | 379 |
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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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