Castlerock surf break

Castlerock surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 27 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
7.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlerock in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 28th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 28th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 27th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlerock over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
4
3
3
1
2
0
0
1
0
3
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NW
1.6
NW
2.1
NW
2
NW
1.7
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
1.4
NW
2.3
NW
2.1
NNW
1.7
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
WNW
0.7
NW
0.9
NW
1.3
NW
Period(s) (?)121213131312121113121512111110141312131214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)667723149413679915462982153642557731333105662215767380193167220659
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
25
NNW
5
WNW
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
40
S
20
NW
15
W
25
N
15
ENE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
crossoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:34PM
1.26
4:00AM
1.57
4:25PM
1.39
4:47AM
1.77
5:04PM
1.51
5:26AM
1.93
5:39PM
1.59
6:02AM
2.02
6:11PM
1.65
6:35AM
2.05
6:42PM
1.68
7:05AM
2.01
7:11PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:48AM
0.51
9:52PM
0.47
10:46AM
0.34
10:40PM
0.30
11:29AM
0.21
11:18PM
0.14
12:05PM
0.12
11:53PM
0.03
12:36PM
0.08
12:25AM
-0.03
1:06PM
0.08
12:55AM
-0.04
1:33PM
0.11
1:26AM
0.01
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:07--
Sunset-5:57--5:59--6:00--6:02--6:05--6:07--6:08-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1235-----------
Temp. °C87567710111071077768968107
Feels °C (?)210001662261122351242
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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 12 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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