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Castlerock surf break

Castlerock surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 18 Jan 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
8.8° 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlerock in the next 12 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 19th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 20s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 19th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 24th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night).

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
3
3
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.8
NW
1.8
NW
1.7
NW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)10919161615151413121218161413121517181615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)381649917281474131485658134221617839931817898605449001860952377
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
20
SE
20
SSE
25
ESE
40
ESE
30
SE
30
SSE
30
ESE
20
E
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:00PM
1.53
6:28AM
1.77
6:31PM
1.57
7:00AM
1.84
7:02PM
1.59
7:32AM
1.88
7:35PM
1.58
8:06AM
1.88
8:09PM
1.55
8:40AM
1.84
8:46PM
1.49
9:18AM
1.76
9:28PM
1.40
10:01AM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26AM
0.16
1:01PM
0.29
12:55AM
0.10
1:33PM
0.27
1:22AM
0.07
2:04PM
0.27
1:50AM
0.08
2:35PM
0.29
2:19AM
0.12
3:09PM
0.33
2:51AM
0.20
3:46PM
0.38
3:30AM
0.30
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:33--8:32--8:30
Sunset4:34--4:36--4:37--4:39--4:42--4:44--4:45--
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light rain
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light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
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light rain
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--545147--3553-----11
Temp. °C766777887778877667654
Feels °C (?)20220-2-2-10023210-1-3-1-2-2-1
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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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