Black Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 05 Aug 2025 BST
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Black Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Black Rocks sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for Black Rocks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rocks in the next 12 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 6th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
NW
1.7
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
1.4
NW
1.6
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
1.2
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
Period(s) (?)1111101011101111109121211111110988810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)119765134833024918242556824517141150541130325816716784665453
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
25
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
40
SSW
25
SW
30
W
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
S
25
SSW
25
SW
10
S
5
WSW
10
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
1.73
6:18AM
1.58
6:22PM
1.85
6:50AM
1.65
6:52PM
1.96
7:16AM
1.72
7:20PM
2.09
7:42AM
1.80
7:50PM
2.21
8:11AM
1.88
8:24PM
2.31
8:43AM
1.93
9:01PM
2.35
9:19AM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:52PM
1.00
12:15PM
0.85
12:38AM
0.93
12:41PM
0.76
1:09AM
0.84
1:04PM
0.65
1:34AM
0.71
1:29PM
0.51
2:02AM
0.58
2:00PM
0.39
2:35AM
0.48
2:34PM
0.30
3:11AM
0.43
Tue
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Sunrise--5:41--5:43--5:46--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:52
Sunset9:22--9:21--9:19--9:16--9:15--9:12--9:09--
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Rain (mm)
----1-------111---1--
Temp. °C141317181616161417191615161317171515141520
Feels °C (?)7814151010101013151410121314141313121416
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Antrim

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-off winds at Black Rocks are now cross-shore so expect speed-bumps in the surf (light winds from the WNW at Causeway Head wx 11 km from Black Rocks). 2.3m 8s swell from the WNW with a 1.3m 11s groundswell from the NW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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Actual: 38 min ago

13 km/h
WNW
Cross-Shore
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Information about the Black Rocks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Black Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Rocks 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 (Black Rocks) 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 Black Rocks 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 Black Rocks, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antrim, consider staying in Coleraine which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Antrim where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballycastle which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Ballypatrick, Ballymena and Malin Head.

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