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Rossbeigh Strand surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 IST
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Rossbeigh Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rossbeigh Strand sea temperature is
9.1° C
 (Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rossbeigh Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rossbeigh Strand in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 10th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 10th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 15th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossbeigh Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
!
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
2
!
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
3.5
W
5
W
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
4
SW
5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.2
SW
2.5
WSW
4.5
W
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)12111213121171091211111212111010791717
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)168830527956787341532059621129225516359405634143239154372430032848910941060911991
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
30
WNW
35
NW
35
WNW
10
WNW
15
S
40
SSE
15
SSE
40
S
40
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SE
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
WNW
15
SSW
30
W
10
SSW
5
SE
0
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncrossglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:38AM
3.06
9:14PM
2.82
9:26AM
2.82
10:04PM
2.66
10:21AM
2.61
11:02PM
2.54
11:26AM
2.47
12:08AM
2.50
12:40PM
2.43
1:15AM
2.55
1:47PM
2.50
2:13AM
2.66
2:43PM
2.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:16AM
0.75
2:48PM
0.62
3:05AM
0.95
3:38PM
0.85
4:03AM
1.11
4:36PM
1.04
5:13AM
1.21
5:45PM
1.15
6:29AM
1.20
6:55PM
1.15
7:35AM
1.11
7:55PM
1.07
8:28AM
0.96
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-8:45--8:45--8:44--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:41-
Sunset--4:47--4:49--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:57
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cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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mod rain
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Rain (mm)
6331---412432910--5--1-
Temp. °C778899101213101010867799778
Feels °C (?)0-2-10652662555-2-2-212457
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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 12 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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