Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a long, quiet gap staring us down. The first actual chance for a wave comes Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, at Rossbeigh Strand. That morning, a 5-foot SW swell with a 9-second period rolls in. The wind is light from the SSE, which gives us a clean, cross-off look. Combined energy is moderate at 373. It’s not world-class, but it’s the first sign of life after a flat start.

From there, it’s a grind. Thursday the 13th has a similar-sized swell, but the wind is all over the place, and the surf is choppy. Then we hit a real dry spell from Friday the 14th all the way through to Monday the 24th of August. That’s over a week of tiny, messy, or just plain useless surf. You’ll see some glassy mornings on the 16th and 22nd, but the swell is virtually non-existent – we’re talking 1 foot to 2 feet. Not worth paddling out for.

The standout window finally shows up for the experts. Monday morning, the 24th of August, the swell jumps to 7 feet from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. Combined energy is a solid 720, and it’s blowing clean from the NNE. That’s serious power. Keep in mind, at that size, it’s only for the experienced crew. The wind stays cross-shore through the afternoon, but the wave height drops to 6 feet.

Tuesday the 25th has a cleaner option: a 5-foot WNW swell with a light SSE cross-off wind, giving clean conditions and moderate energy. That’s more manageable for a good session.

Then the 26th of August is a beast. Tuesday morning and afternoon both deliver 10 feet of west swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is massive – 1615 in the morning, 1833 in the afternoon. The wind is light and cross-shore, so the faces will be there. This is a big, powerful groundswell. For a beach break like Rossbeigh, that much size and energy will close out, so this is strictly for experts. The period is over 8 seconds but under 15, so it’s not that long-period wall, but the sheer power is intense.

To wrap it up: the best bet for most of us is Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, for a clean, beginner-friendly wave. For the brave, the last few days of the window – especially the 24th and 26th – offer serious, heavy swell, but you need to know what you’re doing.

Rusty.

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