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Rossbeigh, White Strand

Excellent Quality 2025 Blue Flag faces WNW

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Surf score now
5
Grim · flat
Waves
0.2 m
11 s period from WNW · model cell 0.7 km out
Sea
15.4°
Grand. M3 buoy, south-west of Mizen Head, 102 km away.
Tide
3.3 m
High tide. High at 21:30.
Wind
9 km/h
Light breeze, WNW, onshore, gusts 18
Daylight
07:41
Sunrise. Sunset 19:16. Air 12°C.

Best surf each day

Daylight hours
Today
Daylight's done for today.
▼ 02:25 ▲ 08:50 ▼ 15:00 ▲ 21:30
Sat, 3 Oct
08:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.1 m · 7 km/h
▼ 03:20 ▲ 09:55 ▼ 16:15 ▲ 22:50
Sun, 4 Oct
08:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.1 m · 20 km/h
▼ 04:40 ▲ 11:15 ▼ 17:55
Mon, 5 Oct
08:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.1 m · 14 km/h
▲ 00:25 ▼ 06:35 ▲ 12:50 ▼ 19:25
Tue, 6 Oct
10:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.1 m · 9 km/h
▲ 01:45 ▼ 08:00 ▲ 14:10 ▼ 20:30
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.1 m · 17 km/h
▲ 02:55 ▼ 08:50 ▲ 15:10 ▼ 21:20
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 17 km/h
▲ 03:35 ▼ 09:40 ▲ 15:55 ▼ 22:10

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Fri 21:005 · Grimflat
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 19:00 · 5 GrimFri 20:00 · 5 Grim · nightFri 21:00 · 5 Grim · nightFri 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightFri 23:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 00:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 02:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 03:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 04:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 05:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 06:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 07:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 08:00 · 5 GrimSat 09:00 · 5 GrimSat 10:00 · 5 GrimSat 11:00 · 5 GrimSat 12:00 · 5 GrimSat 13:00 · 5 GrimSat 14:00 · 5 GrimSat 15:00 · 5 GrimSat 16:00 · 5 GrimSat 17:00 · 5 GrimSat 18:00 · 5 GrimSat 19:00 · 5 GrimSat 20:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 21:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 23:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 00:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 02:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 03:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 04:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 05:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 06:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 07:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 08:00 · 5 GrimSun 09:00 · 5 GrimSun 10:00 · 5 GrimSun 11:00 · 5 GrimSun 12:00 · 5 GrimSun 13:00 · 5 GrimSun 14:00 · 5 GrimSun 15:00 · 5 GrimSun 16:00 · 5 GrimSun 17:00 · 5 GrimSun 18:00 · 5 GrimSun 19:00 · 5 GrimSun 20:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 21:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 23:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 00:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 02:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 03:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 04:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 05:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 06:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 07:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 08:00 · 5 GrimMon 09:00 · 5 GrimMon 10:00 · 5 GrimMon 11:00 · 5 GrimMon 12:00 · 5 GrimMon 13:00 · 5 GrimMon 14:00 · 5 GrimMon 15:00 · 5 GrimMon 16:00 · 5 GrimMon 17:00 · 5 GrimMon 18:00 · 5 GrimMon 19:00 · 5 GrimMon 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightTue 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightTue 04:00 · 5 Grim · nightTue 07:00 · 5 Grim · nightTue 10:00 · 5 GrimTue 13:00 · 5 GrimTue 16:00 · 5 GrimTue 19:00 · 5 GrimTue 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightWed 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightWed 04:00 · 5 Grim · nightWed 07:00 · 5 Grim · nightWed 10:00 · 5 GrimWed 13:00 · 5 GrimWed 16:00 · 5 GrimWed 19:00 · 5 GrimWed 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightThu 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightThu 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 13:00 · 0 GrimThu 19:00 · 0 Grim

Fri, 2 Oct, 21:00

5 Grim
  • flat
  • onshore wind
NESWsunrisesunset0.2 m9 km/h
faces 293° WNW · wind onshore
Waves
0.2 m @ 11 s from WNW
Wind
9 km/h WNW · gusts 18
Tide
3.3 m · high
Air
12°C · dry

Meteogram

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

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeSurfWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
20:005 Grim0.2 m11 sWNW17 km/h WNW243.0 m dry13°flat
21:005 Grim0.2 m11 sWNW9 km/h WNW183.3 m ▲dry12°flat
22:005 Grim0.2 m11 sW1 km/h W153.4 m ▲dry11°flat
23:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW5 km/h SSE133.1 m dry10°flat
Saturday, 3 October
00:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW5 km/h SSE122.6 m dry9°flat
01:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW7 km/h SSE112.1 m dry9°flat
02:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW8 km/h SSE111.7 m dry9°flat
03:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW9 km/h SSE111.4 m ▼dry9°flat
04:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW11 km/h SSE111.4 m ▼dry9°flat
05:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW17 km/h SSE131.6 m dry10°flat
06:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW5 km/h ESE142.0 m dry10°flat
07:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW7 km/h SSE132.4 m dry10°flat
08:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW7 km/h SE132.9 m dry9°flat
09:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW6 km/h ESE133.2 m ▲dry9°flat
10:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW4 km/h E143.3 m ▲dry12°flat
11:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW6 km/h ENE153.2 m ▲dry14°flat
12:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW5 km/h E162.9 m dry15°flat
13:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW8 km/h SE162.4 m dry16°flat
14:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW8 km/h SSE171.9 m dry16°flat
15:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW5 km/h SW181.6 m dry16°flat
16:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW9 km/h NW201.4 m ▼dry16°flat
17:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW6 km/h WNW211.4 m ▼dry16°flat
18:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW5 km/h SSE211.6 m dry16°flat
19:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW17 km/h SSE221.9 m dry14°flat
20:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW17 km/h SSE242.3 m dry14°flat
21:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW15 km/h SSE272.8 m dry14°flat
22:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW21 km/h SSE283.1 m ▲dry14°flat
23:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW18 km/h S303.1 m ▲dry14°flat
Sunday, 4 October
00:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW16 km/h S303.0 m dry15°flat
01:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW11 km/h S292.7 m dry15°flat
02:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW15 km/h SW292.3 m dry15°flat
03:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW15 km/h SW291.9 m dry15°flat
04:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW13 km/h SW291.7 m ▼dry15°flat
05:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW17 km/h SW291.6 m ▼dry16°flat
06:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW18 km/h SW301.7 m dry16°flat
07:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW19 km/h SW311.9 m dry16°flat
08:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW20 km/h SW322.3 m dry16°flat
09:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW22 km/h SW332.6 m dry16°flat
10:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW24 km/h SW353.0 m ▲dry17°flat
11:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW25 km/h SW353.2 m ▲dry17°flat
12:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW29 km/h SW353.1 m ▲dry17°flat
13:005 Grim0.1 m11 sW30 km/h SW362.9 m dry17°flat
14:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW26 km/h SSW362.6 m dry17°flat
15:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW26 km/h SW362.2 m dry17°flat
16:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW21 km/h SSW351.8 m dry16°flat
17:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW23 km/h SW341.5 m ▼dry16°flat
18:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW21 km/h WSW331.4 m ▼dry16°flat
19:005 Grim0.1 m10 sW21 km/h WSW331.5 m ▼dry16°flat

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
02:2508:5015:0021:30
Low 02:25 · 1.1 mHigh 08:50 · 3.6 mLow 15:00 · 1.1 mHigh 21:30 · 3.4 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

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🏄 Rossbeigh, White Strand surf · Grim · sea 15° · 0.1 mSat, 3 Oct 07:30–08:30 · flat
🏄 Rossbeigh, White Strand surf · Grim · sea 15° · 0.1 mSun, 4 Oct 07:30–08:30 · flat

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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.