Surf Forecasts:
Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with 586 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with W 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty flat and messy. There’s a big gap of nothing special from now until Wednesday the 12th of August, with just tiny, weak dribble on offer. The wait will be worth it for a couple of sessions, though.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. Rossbeigh Strand is looking at a 5ft swell from the WSW, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is sitting at 298 (moderate), and with a light breeze and clean conditions, it’ll be surfable for a beginner. It’s not a classic, but it’s a start.
Things get a bit more interesting on Monday the 17th of August. That afternoon we see a bump up to 6ft from the west, but it’s short-period stuff at 7 seconds and onshore wind. Combined energy is 355 (moderate). This one is marginal, a bit of a choppy mess for the experts only if they’re desperate.
Now, here’s the standout you’ve been waiting for. Tuesday morning, the 18th of August is the pick of the whole run. Rossbeigh Strand cleans right up. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the WNW, 8-second period, and glassy conditions – a light offshore breeze from the SW. The combined energy hits 301 (moderate), and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 64°. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, that glassy morning will give you the cleanest, friendliest waves of the whole outlook. This is your morning to get out there.
After that, the surf fades away again through the second week. There are a few tiny pulses, like a long-period 16-second swell from the SW on Saturday the 22nd, but it’s only 1ft. That’s just a ripple. For a beach break like this, that long-period energy won’t hold together well.
So, to wrap it up: there’s a long quiet spell now, then a couple of average days mid-week next week, but the real gem is the glassy Tuesday morning on the 18th. Mark it in the diary.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 318 | 176 | 80 | 57 | 26 | 47 | 194 | 269 | 292 | 373 | 511 | 416 | 321 | 263 | 137 | 104 | 142 | 87 | 23 | 23 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:10AM2.92m | 3:34PM3.16m | 4:10AM3.16m | 4:28PM3.42m | 5:01AM3.37m | 5:15PM3.63m | 5:47AM3.52m | 5:59PM3.75m | 6:30AM3.57m | 6:41PM3.77m | 7:10AM3.54m | 7:21PM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.68m | 9:14AM0.69m | 9:49PM0.39m | 10:10AM0.48m | 10:41PM0.13m | 10:57AM0.29m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 176 | 95 | 84 | 73 | 68 | 194 | 269 | 292 | 373 | 511 | 416 | 321 | 263 | 137 | 104 | 142 | 87 | 23 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 12 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 12 | N 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 8 | SW 13 | N 10 | NW 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 74 | 80 | 57 | 46 | 47 | 41 | 13 | 5 | 73 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | W 10 | W 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | N 8 | — | N 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | WSW 10 | N 10 | SW 14 | N 9 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | — |
| kJ | 318 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 46 | 78 | 38 | 25 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 26 | 86 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 560 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 21 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 255 | 31 | 105 | 5 | 104 | 629 | 104 |
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