
Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,895 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with SW 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 (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the surf for Rossbeigh Strand. We've got a bit of a slow start, but the back half of this 16-day window is where it's at. The first few days are pretty messy, but hold on, because there's some proper gem sessions comin' through.
We kick off on Saturday the 5th of September with a bit of a mixed bag. The afternoon sees a 6ft groundswell out of the WNW, with a decent 10-second period and only a light SSE breeze giving us a cross-off wind. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin' around 63°. The combined energy is moderate (580). It's clean, but not the standout.
Sunday the 6th is a write-off, with a strong south wind and cross-shore chop. Monday the 7th has some size, with a 10ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is onshore and choppy. That's a lot of water moving around for a messy result. Tuesday the 8th is the same story, with an 12ft NW swell and fresh cross-onshore winds. That's more kite surfing territory than paddle surfing, to be honest.
There's a bit of a lull in the middle of the week, with Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th offering smaller, cleaner waves, but nothing that gets the heart racing. Then we get a proper gap on Friday the 11th, with more onshore wind.
Now, here's the good stuff. The standout for the whole period is that Monday the 14th of September. We've got a clean 8ft groundswell out of the WNW, with a long 12-second period. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm, and the combined energy is strong (1503). That is a proper session for experienced surfers, with clean, powerful lines. The 12-second period means it'll be a bit more lined up, with longer waits between sets, making it easier to get out the back.
Tuesday the 15th is also a cracker, with a 6ft swell from the WNW and glassy conditions on the morning. The combined energy is strong (1038). Clean, fun waves, a little more user-friendly.
Then the 17th, 18th, and 19th of September all have solid surf, with the 18th looking particularly good. That Friday the 18th has an 8ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy for both the morning and the afternoon. That's a full day of excellent, clean waves for experienced surfers, with a very strong combined energy (1970). The 19th morning also has a clean 8ft swell from the west with a light cross-off breeze.
Look, the first week is a bit of a gamble, with onshore winds and lumpy surf. But that second week is where it's at. The 14th, 15th, 18th, and 19th are all worth booking a day off for. The 14th is the pick of the bunch for the big, clean, powerful stuff. The 18th is a close second for a full day of clean, solid surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | SW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
563 | 211 | 257 | 1175 | 2895 | 2198 | 1351 | 1403 | 2074 | 2758 | 4 | 363 | 264 | 240 | 637 | 528 | 393 | 349 | 496 | 767 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:27AM2.56m | 1:06PM2.70m | 1:58AM2.68m | 2:25PM2.91m | 3:08AM2.93m | 3:25PM3.19m | 4:01AM3.19m | 4:14PM3.44m | 4:46AM3.40m | 4:58PM3.63m | 5:27AM3.54m | 5:38PM3.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:53PM1.03m | 6:37AM1.11m | 7:35PM0.91m | 8:07AM0.97m | 8:49PM0.64m | 9:11AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:43AM0.28m | 11:08PM-0.06m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:45PM-0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | S 6 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | NW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 9 | N 10 | WNW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 7 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 10 |
563 | 211 | 257 | 51 | 2895 | 14 | 294 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 363 | 188 | 78 | 637 | 528 | 4 | 11 | 496 | 767 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WSW 6 | NW 8 | WSW 18 | NW 8 | — | WNW 10 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | NNW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | S 16 | S 16 |
13 | 49 | 17 | 61 | 3 | — | 33 | — | 12 | 12 | — | 377 | 101 | 73 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | W 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 213 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 11 | — | — | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | S 7 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | W 8 | SW 6 | — | — | W 9 | W 7 | NW 7 | — |
46 | 90 | 312 | 1175 | — | 2198 | 1351 | 1403 | 2074 | 2758 | 1961 | — | 264 | 240 | — | — | 393 | 349 | 132 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 411 | 543 | 136 | 351 | 562 | 136 | 559 | 559 | 479 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 250 | 559 | 559 | 0 |
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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.
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