Castlerock surf break

Castlerock surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 29 Mar 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 30th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 30th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 30th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sat morning).

Sun
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
5
2
4
2
3
2
1
0
2
2
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
NW
4.5
NW
4.5
NW
4
NW
3
NW
2.1
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.2
NW
1.3
WNW
2.5
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.2
NW
0.8
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
2.4
NW
2.3
NW
2.2
NW
Period(s) (?)141617161614131312111012111014131413181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6441103031125375023856171210698514143801160835341136811525422501378630392506
Wind
(km/h)
55
W
45
W
40
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
15
SW
15
W
15
SW
20
SSW
35
SW
35
N
15
ESE
15
S
25
SW
25
W
15
WSW
35
ESE
35
SSW
55
W
40
W
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
1.35
5:29AM
1.80
5:46PM
1.47
6:04AM
1.90
6:18PM
1.58
6:36AM
1.94
6:48PM
1.66
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:16PM
0.29
12:09PM
0.22
11:54PM
0.17
12:40PM
0.14
12:28AM
0.08
1:07PM
0.11
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
Sun
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise--7:05--7:01--7:00--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50
Sunset7:57--7:59--8:00--8:02--8:05--8:07--8:08--
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Rain (mm)
1----------13-2194731
Temp. °C878811131311121155756677657
Feels °C (?)-4-3-11699764-5-13-3-11-1-1-6-60
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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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