Rossbeigh

Glenbeigh · Ireland South · Ireland

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A 6 km spit of sand reaching into Dingle Bay from its southern shore, at the start of the Ring of Kerry. Easy peaks break along the beach, good for learners and improvers. At the north end, a left breaks over boulders, but it takes a long paddle to get there.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring, summer
Boards
A longboard, funboard or foam board.

When it works

✓ A south-west to west swell of 1–2 m with an east wind, on a rising tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Westerly winds; small northerly swells don't get in.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Local tips

Getting out to the left at the north end takes a while, so don't tire yourself out on the way. Lifeguards are on duty in summer.

Getting there

From Glenbeigh village follow the signs to Rossbeigh beach; there is plenty of free parking.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent, with some shelter from northerly winds.
Crowd and vibe
Relaxed; busier with families and learners in summer.
Camping and vans
Glenross Caravan & Camping Park in Glenbeigh (open April to September) overlooks Rossbeigh beach. Nearest campsite about 2.5 km away.
Facilities
Car park, toilets and a summer lifeguard (EPA). Hotels, shops and pubs in Glenbeigh.
Water quality
Rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 and holds a Blue Flag.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–W best, SSW–WNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 3 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore ENE–ESE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best, on the rising tide
Faces
W (270°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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