Castlerock surf break

Castlerock surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 BST
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Castlerock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Castlerock sea temperature is
9.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castlerock this week:

The surf forecast for Castlerock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlerock in the next 16 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 21st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
ESE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.4
NW
Period(s) (?)1413554999-268877111096189
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)224103425329221001122222231225
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
S
10
E
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
W
0
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
10
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossoffoffglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
1.68
10:06AM
1.38
10:40PM
1.55
11:09AM
1.17
12:04AM
1.44
12:52PM
1.04
1:59AM
1.44
2:50PM
1.07
3:24AM
1.54
3:57PM
1.18
4:18AM
1.65
4:42PM
1.31
5:00AM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:17AM
0.35
4:17PM
0.43
5:36AM
0.50
5:26PM
0.54
7:21AM
0.59
7:01PM
0.59
9:05AM
0.55
8:37PM
0.54
10:16AM
0.45
9:49PM
0.44
11:02AM
0.36
10:42PM
0.34
11:37AM
0.28
Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54
Sunset8:42--8:44--8:45--8:47--8:50--8:52--8:53--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11910121011131114161314171513141315171513
Feels °C (?)5436368811131012151210121213151110
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Information about the Castlerock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Castlerock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Castlerock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Castlerock 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 (Castlerock) 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 Castlerock 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 Londonderry? If you are looking for accommodation near Castlerock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Londonderry, consider staying in Coleraine which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Londonderry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballycastle which is 34 km (21 miles) away, Ballypatrick, Londonderry County Borough and Derry.

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