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Rossbeigh, White Strand

Excellent Quality 2025 Blue Flag faces WNW

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Dip score now
68
Decent · light winds, dry
Waves
0.1 m
10 s period from W · model cell 0.7 km out
Sea
15.4°
Grand. M3 buoy, south-west of Mizen Head, 102 km away.
Tide
1.5 m
Falling, nearly low. Low at 03:20.
Wind
8 km/h
Light breeze, SSE, offshore, gusts 11
Daylight
07:43
Sunrise. Sunset 19:14. Air 9°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours, preferring high tide
Today
10:00
Grand 97/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.1 m · 4 km/h
▼ 03:20 ▲ 09:55 ▼ 16:15 ▲ 22:50
Sun, 4 Oct
11:00
Grand 83/100
moderate breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.1 m · 25 km/h
▼ 04:40 ▲ 11:15 ▼ 17:55
Mon, 5 Oct
14:00
Grand 95/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.1 m · 12 km/h
▲ 00:25 ▼ 06:35 ▲ 12:50 ▼ 19:25
Tue, 6 Oct
13:00
Grand 81/100
gentle breeze, showers possible, calm sea · 0.1 m · 18 km/h
▲ 01:45 ▼ 08:00 ▲ 14:10 ▼ 20:30
Wed, 7 Oct
16:00
Grand 90/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.1 m · 19 km/h
▲ 02:55 ▼ 08:50 ▲ 15:10 ▼ 21:20
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grand 81/100
gentle breeze, dry · 17 km/h
▲ 03:35 ▼ 09:40 ▲ 15:55 ▼ 22:10
Fri, 9 Oct
19:00
Decent 69/100
gentle breeze, rain · 19 km/h
▲ 04:20 ▼ 10:15 ▲ 16:30 ▼ 22:45

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Sat 02:0070 · Decentlight winds · dry
Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 8Fri 90003060912151821Sat 00:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 01:00 · 75 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 70 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 66 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 67 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 65 Decent · nightSat 06:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 08:00 · 84 GrandSat 09:00 · 88 GrandSat 10:00 · 97 GrandSat 11:00 · 95 GrandSat 12:00 · 91 GrandSat 13:00 · 86 GrandSat 14:00 · 82 GrandSat 15:00 · 78 DecentSat 16:00 · 73 DecentSat 17:00 · 75 DecentSat 18:00 · 79 DecentSat 19:00 · 78 DecentSat 20:00 · 82 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 86 Grand · nightSat 23:00 · 93 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 88 Grand · nightSun 01:00 · 90 Grand · nightSun 02:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 74 Decent · nightSun 04:00 · 69 Decent · nightSun 05:00 · 67 Decent · nightSun 06:00 · 72 Decent · nightSun 07:00 · 76 Decent · nightSun 08:00 · 70 DecentSun 09:00 · 74 DecentSun 10:00 · 79 DecentSun 11:00 · 83 GrandSun 12:00 · 65 DecentSun 13:00 · 61 FreshSun 14:00 · 72 DecentSun 15:00 · 68 DecentSun 16:00 · 64 DecentSun 17:00 · 60 FreshSun 18:00 · 56 FreshSun 19:00 · 55 FreshSun 20:00 · 63 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 84 Grand · nightSun 23:00 · 88 Grand · nightMon 00:00 · 92 Grand · nightMon 01:00 · 91 Grand · nightMon 02:00 · 87 Grand · nightMon 03:00 · 82 Grand · nightMon 04:00 · 78 Decent · nightMon 05:00 · 73 Decent · nightMon 06:00 · 69 Decent · nightMon 07:00 · 55 Fresh · nightMon 08:00 · 72 DecentMon 09:00 · 77 DecentMon 10:00 · 65 DecentMon 11:00 · 74 DecentMon 12:00 · 90 GrandMon 13:00 · 93 GrandMon 14:00 · 95 GrandMon 15:00 · 85 GrandMon 16:00 · 81 GrandMon 17:00 · 76 DecentMon 18:00 · 72 DecentMon 19:00 · 74 DecentMon 22:00 · 69 Decent · nightTue 01:00 · 89 Grand · nightTue 04:00 · 82 Grand · nightTue 07:00 · 63 Decent · nightTue 10:00 · 73 DecentTue 13:00 · 81 GrandTue 16:00 · 78 DecentTue 19:00 · 70 DecentTue 22:00 · 70 Decent · nightWed 01:00 · 83 Grand · nightWed 04:00 · 92 Grand · nightWed 07:00 · 78 Decent · nightWed 10:00 · 68 DecentWed 13:00 · 84 GrandWed 16:00 · 90 GrandWed 19:00 · 80 GrandWed 22:00 · 72 Decent · nightThu 01:00 · 85 Grand · nightThu 07:00 · 81 Grand · nightThu 13:00 · 81 GrandThu 19:00 · 70 DecentFri 01:00 · 45 Fresh · nightFri 07:00 · 34 Blowy · nightFri 13:00 · 39 BlowyFri 19:00 · 69 Decent

Sat, 3 Oct, 02:00

70 Decent
  • light winds
  • dry
  • calm sea
  • offshore wind
NESWsunrisesunset0.1 m8 km/h
faces 293° WNW · wind offshore
Waves
0.1 m @ 10 s from W
Wind
8 km/h SSE · gusts 11
Tide
1.7 m · lower half
Air
9°C · dry

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
02:0070 Decent0.1 m10 sW8 km/h SSE111.7 m dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
03:0066 Decent0.1 m10 sW9 km/h SSE111.4 m ▼dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
04:0067 Decent0.1 m10 sW11 km/h SSE111.4 m ▼dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
05:0065 Decent0.1 m10 sW17 km/h SSE131.6 m dry10°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
06:0080 Grand0.1 m10 sW5 km/h ESE142.0 m dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
07:0080 Grand0.1 m10 sW7 km/h SSE132.4 m dry10°light winds, dry, calm sea
08:0084 Grand0.1 m10 sW7 km/h SE132.9 m dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
09:0088 Grand0.1 m10 sW6 km/h ESE133.2 m ▲dry9°light winds, dry, calm sea
10:0097 Grand0.1 m10 sW4 km/h E143.3 m ▲dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
11:0095 Grand0.1 m10 sW6 km/h ENE153.2 m ▲dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
12:0091 Grand0.1 m10 sW5 km/h E162.9 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
13:0086 Grand0.1 m10 sW8 km/h SE162.4 m dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
14:0082 Grand0.1 m10 sW8 km/h SSE171.9 m dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
15:0078 Decent0.1 m10 sW5 km/h SW181.6 m dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
16:0073 Decent0.1 m10 sW9 km/h NW201.4 m ▼dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
17:0075 Decent0.1 m10 sW6 km/h WNW211.4 m ▼dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
18:0079 Decent0.1 m10 sW5 km/h SSE211.6 m dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
19:0078 Decent0.1 m10 sW17 km/h SSE221.9 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
20:0082 Grand0.1 m10 sW17 km/h SSE242.3 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
21:0086 Grand0.1 m10 sW15 km/h SSE272.8 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
22:0086 Grand0.1 m10 sW21 km/h SSE283.1 m ▲dry14°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
23:0093 Grand0.1 m10 sW18 km/h S303.1 m ▲dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
Sunday, 4 October
00:0088 Grand0.1 m10 sW16 km/h S303.0 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
01:0090 Grand0.1 m10 sW11 km/h S292.7 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
02:0079 Decent0.1 m10 sW15 km/h SW292.3 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
03:0074 Decent0.1 m11 sW15 km/h SW291.9 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
04:0069 Decent0.1 m11 sW13 km/h SW291.7 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
05:0067 Decent0.1 m11 sW17 km/h SW291.6 m ▼dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
06:0072 Decent0.1 m11 sW18 km/h SW301.7 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
07:0076 Decent0.1 m11 sW19 km/h SW311.9 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
08:0070 Decent0.1 m11 sW20 km/h SW322.3 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
09:0074 Decent0.1 m11 sW22 km/h SW332.6 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
10:0079 Decent0.1 m11 sW24 km/h SW353.0 m ▲dry17°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
11:0083 Grand0.1 m11 sW25 km/h SW353.2 m ▲dry17°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
12:0065 Decent0.1 m11 sW29 km/h SW353.1 m ▲dry17°fresh breeze, dry, calm sea
13:0061 Fresh0.1 m11 sW30 km/h SW362.9 m dry17°fresh breeze, dry, calm sea
14:0072 Decent0.1 m10 sW26 km/h SSW362.6 m dry17°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
15:0068 Decent0.1 m10 sW26 km/h SW362.2 m dry17°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
16:0064 Decent0.1 m10 sW21 km/h SSW351.8 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
17:0060 Fresh0.1 m10 sW23 km/h SW341.5 m ▼dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
18:0056 Fresh0.1 m10 sW21 km/h WSW331.4 m ▼dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
19:0055 Fresh0.1 m10 sW21 km/h WSW331.5 m ▼dry16°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
20:0063 Decent0.1 m10 sW18 km/h SW311.7 m 0.3 mm16°gentle breeze, rain, calm sea
21:0079 Decent0.1 m10 sW16 km/h SW312.1 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
22:0084 Grand0.1 m10 sW15 km/h SW312.5 m 0.1 mm16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
23:0088 Grand0.1 m10 sW13 km/h SW312.9 m 0.1 mm16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
Monday, 5 October
00:0092 Grand0.1 m10 sW14 km/h SW313.1 m ▲dry16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
01:0091 Grand0.1 m10 sW16 km/h SW313.1 m ▲0.1 mm16°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea

Where the energy comes from

Wave energy (H²·T) this week by direction, against the swell window

Swell arriving between WSW and NW reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Dingle, 22 km away · metres above chart datum
03:2009:5516:1522:50
Low 03:20 · 1.4 mHigh 09:55 · 3.3 mLow 16:15 · 1.4 mHigh 22:50 · 3.2 m

The spot

Faces
293° WNW
Swell window
WSW 250° → NW 320°
Exposure
Bay · model cell 0.7 km out
Water
Excellent Quality · Blue Flag

Facing and swell window are derived from the wave model's coastline around the spot, not surveyed. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Excellent, 2022 Excellent. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingAccessible: RampNo dogs (Dogs are not allowed on the Blue-Flag section of the Beach (ie. within the Lifeguard Patrol area) between 11am and 7pm each day from the 1st June to 15th September inclusive.)

As listed by Kerry County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Rossbeigh Sauna · Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh · right here · mobile

Samhradh's Sauna · Cromane, Iveragh Peninsula · 7 km · mobile

Skellig Sauna · Cuas Crom Beach, Cahersiveen (also St Finian's Bay, Ballinskelligs) · 24 km · mobile

Fenit Lighthouse Sauna · Fenit pier · 24 km · fixed

Rossbeigh Beach is an exposed sandy beach, with a shingle ridge, facing due west into Dingle Bay and to the Atlantic Ocean beyond. There is an extensive sand dune system which supports a variety of vegetation including rare and important plant and animal species. There are areas of salt marsh and mudflats which support a variety of bird species. Rossbeigh Spit is located within the greater Castlemaine Harbour Special Area of Conservation (Site Code 000343). In accordance with the EU birds directive parts of Castlemaine Harbour and Dingle Bay are Special Protection Areas and also designated shellfish areas. Activities include pony trekking, golf, angling, etc. Activities are regulated under the the Kerry County Council Beach Bye-Laws, 2013

Put Rossbeigh, White Strand in your calendar

Dipper Plus drops the best dip hour here into your phone every day, with waves, sea temperature, tide and a 45-minute nudge. Up to three spots.

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🌊 Rossbeigh, White Strand dip · Grand · sea 15° · 0.1 mSat, 3 Oct 09:30–10:30 · light winds, dry, calm sea
🌊 Rossbeigh, White Strand dip · Grand · sea 15° · 0.1 mSun, 4 Oct 10:30–11:30 · moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
🌊 Rossbeigh, White Strand dip · Grand · sea 15° · 0.1 mMon, 5 Oct 13:30–14:30 · light winds, dry, calm sea

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Lough Yganavan

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Coomnacronia Lake

7 km · Co. Kerry · Not classified

Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Waves: Marine Institute Irish Shelf wave model.