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Ballycastle surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ballycastle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballycastle sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycastle this week:
The surf forecast for Ballycastle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycastle in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 16th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycastle over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | |
477 | 818 | 1865 | 3479 | 2496 | 1868 | 1013 | 599 | 279 | 192 | 88 | 45 | 28 | 46 | 104 | 427 | 408 | 246 | 121 | 121 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:07PM0.25m | 4:19AM0.62m | 4:56PM0.30m | 4:55AM0.64m | 5:34PM0.34m | 5:34AM0.64m | 6:07PM0.39m | 6:12AM0.59m | 6:37PM0.44m | 6:48AM0.52m | 7:03PM0.48m | 7:01AM0.43m | 7:23PM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.23m | 7:56PM0.19m | 11:49AM0.21m | 8:58PM0.17m | 11:07AM0.19m | 9:48PM0.14m | 11:12AM0.17m | 10:36PM0.12m | 11:30AM0.16m | 11:22PM0.12m | 11:51AM0.15m | 00:08AM0.14m | 12:14PM0.13m | 00:54AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 |
— | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | 45 | 28 | 22 | 78 | 427 | 408 | 246 | 121 | 121 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 46 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 477 | 818 | 1865 | 3479 | 2496 | 1868 | 1013 | 599 | 279 | 192 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 364 | 307 | 306 | 370 | 441 | 370 | 615 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 145 | 72 | 52 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 72 |
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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 16 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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