Rossbeigh Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.07° N 9.98° W

Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rossbeigh Strand sea temperature is
18.1° C
2.0° 

Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour for the same stretch.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. Water temp is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, at about 65°F, with a 4°F anomaly, so the water is a bit toastier than usual.

We start off Wednesday the 12th of August, but it’s not the best. Rossbeigh Strand has a SW swell around 5ft with a 10-second period, combined swell energy moderate (395). A light cross breeze and marginal conditions make it hard to get excited. Thursday the 13th morning sees the swell bump up just slightly to about 5ft, shifting to WSW, energy still moderate (404), but the cross wind keeps it messy. The afternoon turns choppy with a cross-onshore breeze.

Friday the 14th drops off significantly, with a shorter period W swell (8 secs) and weak to moderate energy. The cross wind is a problem. Saturday the 15th is even smaller and weaker – around 2ft and just 52 combined energy. Not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 16th of August morning is a tease. A tiny 1ft swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind goes glassy, which is a real positive for clean conditions. The energy is barely there at 22, but if you’ve got a longboard, that glassy surface might be your only moment of peace. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze, but still tiny. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are poor with light cross-onshore winds and increasing onshore energy, then we hit a patch of moderate onshores and bigger, choppier swell.

From the 19th to the 20th of August, the swell picks up significantly – 7ft to 8ft, with combined energy jumping into the strong range (687 to 1191). But the wind is onshore and cross-onshore from the WNW at 16 mph, making it a messy, blown-out scene. For experienced surfers, there might be some raw power, but the quality is poor. With that much wind and a beach setup, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We get a small reprieve on the morning of Friday the 21st with a light cross breeze and a 3ft swell, but it’s ordinary. The afternoon of the 21st offers a cleaner window – a 3ft NW swell with a light offshore breeze and moderate energy (245), but it’s still nothing special. Saturday the 22nd is a write-off with moderate onshores and tiny, weak swell.

Now, here’s the one true standout in this whole forecast. Mark your calendar for Monday the 24th of August. Rossbeigh Strand has a W swell at 5ft with an 8-second period, combined energy in the moderate range (391), and the wind goes glassy. The conditions are expected to be good, and the morning looks clean and inviting. This is the best on offer – it’s not huge, but for this stretch, that glassy surface with a clean 5ft is as good as it gets. The rest of that day and the following days drop off to tiny, weak, and onshore again.

After that, the final week of August and into the 27th sees nothing but small, weak, and onshore wind, with combined energy barely reaching 74. A long stretch of poor conditions.

So, the standout is that Monday morning the 24th. The rest is mostly a waiting game.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:15PM3.63m
5:47AM3.52m
5:59PM3.75m
6:30AM3.57m
6:41PM3.77m
7:10AM3.54m
7:21PM3.67m
7:49AM3.43m
8:01PM3.48m
8:27AM3.25m
8:40PM3.22m
9:06AM3.03m
9:22PM2.93m
Low Tide
11:26PM-0.06m
11:41AM0.17m
00:09AM-0.15m
12:22PM0.13m
00:49AM-0.13m
1:02PM0.17m
1:27AM-0.01m
1:41PM0.29m
2:05AM0.20m
2:20PM0.48m
2:42AM0.47m
3:00PM0.70m
3:22AM0.76m
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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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