Castlerock Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.17° N 6.78° W

Castlerock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlerock sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.6° 

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


Castlerock surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with NW swell.

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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlerock in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 6th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 6th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
2
NW
13
1.5
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
2
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.1
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11
0.6
NW
10
1.4
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
12
1.6
NW
8
2.5
NW
13
2.5
NW
13
2.1
NW
12
1.7
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
660
629
1226
505
330
284
308
541
952
515
287
77
363
161
314
2147
2235
1229
659
396
188
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
15
NW
15
W
20
W
35
NW
25
NW
10
WSW
20
SSE
20
S
35
W
35
W
35
W
35
WNW
40
WNW
30
W
25
W
20
WSW
15
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:10PM1.45m
3:50AM1.20m
4:13PM1.64m
4:39AM1.34m
4:59PM1.80m
5:18AM1.47m
5:37PM1.91m
5:53AM1.59m
6:11PM1.96m
6:26AM1.68m
6:43PM1.95m
6:57AM1.74m
7:14PM1.89m
Low Tide
8:29AM0.60m
10:05PM0.48m
9:49AM0.46m
10:59PM0.33m
10:42AM0.31m
11:39PM0.21m
11:25AM0.18m
00:13AM0.13m
12:02PM0.08m
00:42AM0.08m
12:36PM0.04m
1:09AM0.08m
1:10PM0.04m
1:35AM0.11m
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Temp °C
15
12
12
12
12
10
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11
11
11
9
15
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Feels °C
12
8
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7
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11
6
4
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4
4
6
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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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