Rossbeigh Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

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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
18.1° C
(Which is 2.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 12 days are 3.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 21st Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 25th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 21s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 25th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
WSW
0.8
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)131266666881413111010998910109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)16223231301110131265238444302245156126174300472442359
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
NE
10
N
0
SW
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NE
10
WNW
5
N
5
N
10
NNW
5
NE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffglasscross-
off
crossglassglassonglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:06PM
2.71
1:55AM
2.66
2:26PM
2.83
3:10AM
2.82
3:31PM
3.04
4:07AM
3.02
4:22PM
3.25
4:54AM
3.19
5:05PM
3.43
5:34AM
3.32
5:44PM
3.54
6:10AM
3.38
6:19PM
3.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:31PM
0.94
8:06AM
0.99
8:50PM
0.76
9:14AM
0.83
9:48PM
0.53
10:06AM
0.64
10:35PM
0.32
10:49AM
0.47
11:15PM
0.16
11:27AM
0.36
11:52PM
0.07
12:02PM
0.30
12:25AM
0.06
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise6:26--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:37--
Sunset-8:58--8:55--8:53--8:52--8:50--8:47--8:45-
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Rain (mm)
13-------------------
Temp. °C182018212118212017202016191816202117212217
Feels °C (?)182019212019212018202016191817202117181916
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Rossbeigh Strand (calm at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 24 km from Rossbeigh Strand). 0.3m 5s windswell from the S with a 0.2m 11s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.2m 8s swell from the NW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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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