Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a bit of a waiting game at Rossbeigh Strand. The next week and a bit is mostly a write-off, with small, messy swell and onshore winds making it pretty ordinary. But don’t write it off just yet – there’s some promise hiding in the long range.

Right now, through the end of July and into the first week of August, it’s honestly not worth paddling out. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 foot to 4 feet, and the period is short and weak, with combined energy readings barely hitting 188 (moderate) and often dropping below 100. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-on or onshore, and the conditions are described as poor. There’s a big dry spell here with no real surf to get excited about.

Then we get a tiny glimmer on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning goes glassy – dead calm with a 0.9m (3ft) swell from the SW, with a period of 10 seconds and combined energy of 134 (moderate). It’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoon picks up a bit: a clean 1.3m (4ft) from the SW with a period of 9 seconds, light offshore breeze from the E, and energy bumps up to 269 (moderate). It's the best of a bad week, but nothing special. Monday the 3rd has a clean 1.0m (3ft) in the morning but the swell drops off fast. After that, we’re back to tiny, poor quality waves for another week straight with combined energy under 100 for most sessions.

Now, the real standout is way down the line. Mark your calendars for Thursday the 13th of August. Thursday morning is looking mint. We’ve got a 1.5m (5ft) swell rolling in from the W with a period of 9 seconds. Combined energy is a solid 397 (moderate to strong) and it’s glassy – zero wind. This is the pick of the whole forecast: clean, glassy conditions with waist to shoulder high waves. It’s not too big for most surfers, but heading towards the top end for beginners. Friday the 14th also shows promise with a clean 1.8m (6ft) swell from the W, period of 10 seconds, combined energy of 632 (strong), and a cross-offshore breeze. That’s bigger and punchier, maybe a little much for the groms, but good for a more experienced crew. The water temp is about average for the time of year here at Rossbeigh Strand.

So, the long and short of it: you’ve got a solid two-week wait with nothing but dribble until that Thursday the 13th of August shows up. The Thursday morning glass-off is the true standout. The Friday is also good, though a bit bigger and with a light breeze. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so factor that in if you’re heading out on the good days. Stay patient.

- Rusty

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