Castlerock surf break

Castlerock surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 26 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
11.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castlerock this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Castlerock in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 26th May)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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 Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
58
25
19
11
4
3
5
23
30
32
23
18
28
31
51
28
25
23
48
31
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NNW
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
5
SSE
25
SW
20
W
10
SE
15
SSE
15
S
20
SW
15
SW
5
N
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
20
W
25
W
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:06PM1.27m
4:23AM1.56m
4:49PM1.38m
5:02AM1.56m
5:25PM1.48m
5:37AM1.56m
5:59PM1.56m
6:11AM1.55m
6:31PM1.62m
6:43AM1.54m
7:04PM1.66m
7:15AM1.51m
7:37PM1.67m
7:47AM1.48m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.45m
10:55AM0.39m
10:53PM0.41m
11:28AM0.34m
11:38PM0.37m
12:00PM0.30m
00:18AM0.33m
12:30PM0.28m
00:56AM0.31m
1:02PM0.27m
1:33AM0.32m
1:34PM0.28m
2:10AM0.35m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:01
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:56
4:54
4:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:47
9:49
9:51
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
2
2
1
3
1
3
16
Temp °C
12
11
17
17
17
18
21
15
17
18
15
14
16
14
15
15
14
17
17
13
13
7
9
14
13
14
15
19
14
12
13
15
11
13
11
12
14
13
15
15
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.3
ESE
5
0.4
NW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
103
58
25
19
11
4
1
4
23
30
32
23
16
28
31
51
28
25
23
48
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
E
5
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
9
20
10
9
3
3
3
3
3
5
18
2
2
5
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
10
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
5
4
8
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
ESE
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.5
W
3
0.2
SSE
2
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
2
5
3
13
16
1
5
1
2
3
3
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
71
25
16
40
40
290
42
79
187
187
14
56
56
187
42
70
40
40
40
144
187
Best forecast wave conditions in Londonderry
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
4
3
3
2
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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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