Ballycastle Surf Break

Ballycastle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.22° N 6.23° W

Issued: 6 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballycastle sea temperature is
11.1° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

Ballycastle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ballycastle surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with WNW swell.

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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period. 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 17th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 17th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 18th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycastle over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
NW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
9
28
40
35
71
72
56
50
28
29
48
24
41
19
19
10
9
21
20
12
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SW
25
SW
15
S
10
SE
5
WNW
10
SE
30
SSE
30
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
NNE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SW
25
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross
on
on
High Tide
8:14PM0.59m
4:06AM0.35m
9:01PM0.62m
4:25AM0.38m
9:50PM0.63m
4:46AM0.43m
10:42PM0.61m
5:02AM0.47m
11:37PM0.58m
1:30AM0.53m
11:08PM0.48m
Low Tide
11:59AM0.11m
1:09AM0.27m
12:30PM0.05m
2:01AM0.34m
1:02PM0.00m
2:54AM0.41m
1:33PM-0.03m
3:58AM0.46m
2:02PM-0.03m
2:22PM0.01m
2:25PM0.07m
1:09AM0.47m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:43
4:43
4:43
4:43
4:43
4:43
4:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:08
10:08
10:08
 mm
1
2
2
2
7
1
1
9
1
7
4
2
Temp °C
16
16
15
17
17
14
14
17
16
18
16
11
15
13
14
13
13
16
17
12
11
Feels °C
14
14
15
14
13
12
13
17
13
14
11
9
13
11
12
11
11
16
16
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
SE
6
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
NW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
10
9
28
40
35
71
72
56
50
28
16
48
24
41
19
19
10
9
21
20
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
7
0.4
WNW
9
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
5
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
Energy kJ
28
4
2
29
1
1
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
3
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
S
2
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.2
WSW
2
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
10
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
72
72
42
367
72
11
19
38
38
204
435
19
72
218
58
72
72
72
72
370
204
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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