Rossbeigh Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right off the bat, the Rossbeigh Strand forecast is a bit of a rollercoaster. We’ve got some serious size showing up mid-period, but the wind and tide are going to be picky about when you get out. Water temp is sitting at 17°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can get away with a thinner suit.

The first couple of days are a write-off for the most part. Wednesday the 16th has surfable waves in the morning, around 2.5m, but it’s marginal at best and the afternoon turns to chop. Thursday the 17th is just too big – we’re talking 4.0m to 4.5m with a strong onshore wind. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. You’d need to be a lunatic or a tow-in surfer for that.

Friday the 18th is a strange one. The morning has 4.0m with a decent period, but even though the wind and tide are favourable, the forecast flags it as too big for this break. It’s a beach break setup, and that kind of raw power will just close out or turn into a nasty shorey. The afternoon is a poor call all around.

Here’s where things start to get interesting. Saturday the 19th is still messy, but Sunday the 20th morning is the first real standout. You’ve got 2.5m with a light cross-offshore wind that’s going to leave it clean. It’s still a solid size, so if you’re not comfortable in that, give it a miss. The energy is moderate but decent (1525), and it looks like it’s got some push to it.

Monday the 21st is a good call too. Dropping to just under 2m, still clean, with a calm morning. The swell direction is WNW, which is right in the wheelhouse for this spot. It’s not massive, but it’ll be fun and you won’t be fighting for waves with a crowd.

Now, Tuesday the 22nd is the one to circle. The swell jumps back up to 2.4m and the period goes to a very long 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell. The morning is glassy, wind is dead. The energy readings are strong (3674). This is the cleanest, most powerful wave you’re going to see in this window. Just keep in mind, with that long period, it might be a bit fat on a beach break, but the quality of the morning session should be top-notch. A ripper is the word.

Wednesday the 23rd keeps the good vibes going with clean 2.0m surf and offshore winds. Thursday the 24th is a bit of a drop-off – smaller and less consistent.

Then we get the second standout of the whole run. Friday the 25th. The swell is back up to 2.2m, the period is a solid 15 seconds, and it’s swinging around to the west. The wind will be offshore all morning and it’s clean. It’s a great combination of size, power, and clean conditions.

Saturday the 26th eases back down, but Sunday the 27th has a fun little 1.3m wave with offshore winds and good conditions. It’s not a big day, but it’s clean and playful.

From Monday the 28th onward, the plug gets pulled. The energy just fades out. We’re looking at tiny waves dropping from 1.1m down to under a metre for the rest of the period. The winds stay offshore or light, but there’s just nothing behind it. The last real day is the 30th and the 1st, with some knee-high slop at best. It’s going to be a dry week.

So, bottom line: this week is all about Sunday the 20th and Tuesday the 22nd for the best combination of size and clean conditions. Friday the 25th is the other one you don’t want to miss. After that, it’s a straight downhill slide to flat. Get your sessions in while the getting’s good.

Rusty.

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