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Ballycastle surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycastle this week:
The surf forecast for Ballycastle over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycastle in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycastle over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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 kJ (?) | 1077 | 462 | 99 | 54 | 128 | 217 | 127 | 579 | 524 | 572 | 373 | 163 | 49 | 42 | 61 | 55 | 69 | 82 | 62 | 37 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:59PM 0.66 | 6:04AM 0.30 | 6:25PM 0.69 | 6:10AM 0.31 | 6:46PM 0.69 | 5:58AM 0.34 | 7:00PM 0.67 | 5:07AM 0.40 | 7:00PM 0.64 | 5:27AM 0.46 | 6:52PM 0.60 | 5:56AM 0.52 | 6:53PM 0.57 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:40AM 0.19 | 10:00AM 0.11 | 3:05AM 0.26 | 10:38AM 0.04 | 12:06AM 0.26 | 11:12AM 0.00 | 12:18AM 0.24 | 11:42AM -0.01 | 12:33AM 0.22 | 12:09PM 0.00 | 12:45AM 0.20 | 12:32PM 0.03 | 12:50AM 0.18 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Antrim
The wind is still cross-on at Ballycastle (light winds from the WSW at Ballypatrick Forest 6 km from Ballycastle). 1.3m 11s groundswell from the WNW to make surfable waves.
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Information about the Ballycastle Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballycastle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballycastle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballycastle 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 (Ballycastle) 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 Ballycastle 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 Antrim? If you are looking for accommodation near Ballycastle, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antrim, consider staying in Ballycastle which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Antrim where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballypatrick which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Coleraine, Ballymena and Campbeltown.
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