Castlerock surf break

Castlerock surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 May 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
11.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Castlerock surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WNW swell with 824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlerock in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 4th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 4th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
NW
3
0.1
NW
15
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
12
14
15
33
14
10
2
2
2
3
9
35
32
46
446
722
711
472
283
154
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
SSE
15
SE
5
E
15
E
10
NNW
15
NW
10
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
30
SE
50
S
45
SW
30
SW
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:11AM1.55m
6:31PM1.62m
6:43AM1.54m
7:04PM1.66m
7:15AM1.51m
7:37PM1.67m
7:47AM1.48m
8:12PM1.65m
8:19AM1.43m
8:49PM1.62m
8:52AM1.38m
9:29PM1.57m
9:28AM1.32m
10:12PM1.52m
Low Tide
12:30PM0.28m
00:56AM0.31m
1:02PM0.27m
1:33AM0.32m
1:34PM0.28m
2:10AM0.35m
2:07PM0.29m
2:47AM0.40m
2:41PM0.31m
3:27AM0.48m
3:16PM0.34m
4:09AM0.55m
3:53PM0.37m
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4:56
4:56
4:54
4:54
4:52
4:52
4:50
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9:53
9:54
9:55
9:57
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3
2
12
1
2
1
6
2
4
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
16
13
13
15
13
12
14
13
14
15
11
13
15
12
12
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
12
11
15
11
11
12
12
10
12
7
8
12
8
3
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
5
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
Energy kJ
27
12
14
15
33
6
10
2
2
2
2
1
35
32
46
446
722
711
472
283
154
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
N
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
5
0.1
W
5
0.1
NW
15
0.2
ESE
3
Energy kJ
5
8
5
3
1
14
1
1
9
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
17
Energy kJ
2
7
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
NW
3
0.3
SE
2
0.3
S
2
0.6
WSW
3
0.8
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
1
3
1
2
1
3
1
1
7
15
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
3
4
3
Distance (km)
16
40
42
187
368
40
40
40
40
144
42
40
83
42
398
366
0
366
751
349
187
Best forecast wave conditions in Londonderry
Rating
(10 max)
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
8
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
5
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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