Castlerock surf break

Castlerock surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

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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
10.5° 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 Monday (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.7
NNW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.5
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
3
NW
12
2.4
NW
12
2.5
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
10
2.4
NNW
9
1.9
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
82
151
298
241
188
335
573
977
2320
1655
1783
1269
1027
471
191
79
51
50
39
36
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
N
20
NNW
20
WSW
30
WNW
35
W
40
W
30
NNW
35
NNW
40
N
40
N
35
N
30
N
20
N
25
N
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:04PM1.05m
2:15AM1.36m
2:42PM1.12m
3:14AM1.48m
3:43PM1.25m
4:01AM1.62m
4:30PM1.39m
4:45AM1.75m
5:13PM1.54m
5:28AM1.85m
5:54PM1.68m
6:11AM1.90m
6:35PM1.79m
Low Tide
7:33PM0.60m
9:07AM0.61m
8:42PM0.54m
9:58AM0.47m
9:39PM0.46m
10:41AM0.32m
10:29PM0.35m
11:20AM0.20m
11:15PM0.24m
11:58AM0.12m
00:02AM0.14m
12:36PM0.08m
00:49AM0.08m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:28
9:30
4
2
1
Temp °C
9
10
9
7
8
9
11
11
8
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
9
7
9
9
9
4
4
3
0
2
4
3
3
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
3
3
2
3
4
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
1.3
NNW
8
1.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
0.4
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.8
NNW
5
Energy kJ
14
2
2
241
188
977
16
6
7
22
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
2
2
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
10
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.5
NNW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
0.7
W
4
3
NW
12
2.4
NW
12
2.5
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
10
2.4
NNW
9
1.9
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
Energy kJ
68
82
151
298
335
573
13
2320
1655
1783
1269
1027
471
191
79
51
50
39
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
144
377
469
144
270
282
576
339
341
422
1263
72
434
71
71
300
342
131
144
144
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Londonderry
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
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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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