Rossbeigh Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.07° N 9.98° W

Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rossbeigh Strand sea temperature is
16.9°C
1.8° 

Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 5,094 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with WNW 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 18th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 18th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 18th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WNW
13
4
WNW
12
3.5
W
11
3.5
W
11
3.5
WNW
11
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.4
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.9
W
11
1.8
W
10
2
W
11
1.8
W
10
2.5
W
14
2.4
W
13
2.3
WNW
12
2
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4780
4234
3394
2380
2563
2538
1960
1462
1354
937
831
669
959
709
2898
1962
1547
971
452
331
475
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
25
W
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSW
0
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:47AM2.56m
10:24PM2.36m
10:55AM2.37m
11:51PM2.22m
12:30PM2.33m
1:29AM2.28m
1:54PM2.47m
2:37AM2.46m
2:50PM2.69m
3:23AM2.70m
3:31PM2.94m
3:59AM2.94m
4:06PM3.17m
Low Tide
3:52PM1.16m
4:17AM1.33m
5:19PM1.33m
6:02AM1.44m
7:15PM1.30m
7:44AM1.35m
8:26PM1.10m
8:42AM1.14m
9:11PM0.86m
9:22AM0.91m
9:46PM0.61m
9:57AM0.69m
10:18PM0.37m
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7:49
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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19
15
15
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17
18
14
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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.

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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