Castlerock surf break

Castlerock surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 02 Apr 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
8.3° 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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlerock in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 2nd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 4th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 5th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
2
2
0
2
3
2
0
3
1
3
0
0
0
2
4
3
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NNW
1.3
NW
1
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.3
NW
1.4
WNW
1.4
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
Period(s) (?)91311161313121514141313121413231817161513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4225272465464517004861254107771515411223565464282941199117912861045651
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
20
S
25
S
30
S
25
WSW
30
W
15
SSW
20
SE
40
S
35
WNW
20
SW
35
W
20
SSE
40
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
WNW
15
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:06AM
1.93
7:16PM
1.71
7:34AM
1.88
7:44PM
1.73
8:01AM
1.78
8:12PM
1.71
8:28AM
1.66
8:40PM
1.66
8:54AM
1.53
9:10PM
1.57
9:22AM
1.38
9:43PM
1.45
9:51AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:00AM
0.05
1:32PM
0.10
1:30AM
0.05
1:56PM
0.13
2:01AM
0.10
2:19PM
0.18
2:31AM
0.18
2:42PM
0.26
3:02AM
0.29
3:06PM
0.35
3:33AM
0.43
3:30PM
0.46
4:09AM
0.58
4:00PM
0.57
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47--6:43--6:41-
Sunset--8:05--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:13--8:15--8:16
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C78697855116675101010911111111
Feels °C (?)1203110-33-2-3-20112391055
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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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