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Portrush-West Strand surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 17 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portrush-West Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Portrush-West Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portrush-West Strand in the next 12 days are 4ft 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 4s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portrush-West Strand over the next 12 days.
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 43 | 112 | 62 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 48 | 47 | 37 | 75 | 158 | 142 | 121 | 101 | 50 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 57 | 75 | 37 | 97 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 10:49PM 5.84 | 11:05AM 4.69 | 11:52PM 5.64 | 12:27PM 4.36 | 1:24AM 5.61 | 2:48PM 4.36 | 2:39AM 5.81 | 3:50PM 4.56 | 3:33AM 6.07 | 4:35PM 4.86 | 4:20AM 6.4 | 5:12PM 5.25 | 5:04AM 6.73 | 5:46PM 5.71 | 5:48AM 6.96 | 6:22PM 6.17 | 6:32AM 7.05 | 6:59PM 6.56 | 7:18AM 6.99 | 7:40PM 6.79 | 8:05AM 6.76 | 8:23PM 6.86 | 8:55AM 6.33 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 4:12PM 2.66 | 5:03AM 3.05 | 5:00PM 2.89 | 6:36AM 3.08 | 6:03PM 3.05 | 8:38AM 2.82 | 7:41PM 3.02 | 9:32AM 2.53 | 9:03PM 2.76 | 10:12AM 2.2 | 9:56PM 2.33 | 10:46AM 1.87 | 10:41PM 1.87 | 11:20AM 1.57 | 11:24PM 1.41 | 11:55AM 1.28 | 12:09AM 1.05 | 12:33PM 1.08 | 12:55AM 0.89 | 1:13PM 0.98 | 1:43AM 0.92 | 1:55PM 1.08 | 2:36AM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:56 |
| Sunset | 9:30 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | - | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 63 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Feels °F (?) | 55 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 48 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 46 | 41 | 39 | 48 | 48 | 45 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 43 | 43 | 39 | 41 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 41 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Sat afternoon, min 46°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 59°F on Tue afternoon, min 48°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.5in), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 57°F on Fri afternoon, min 48°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 55°F on Thu afternoon, min 46°F on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Portrush-West Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Portrush-West Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portrush-West Strand 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 (Portrush-West Strand) 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).
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Are you planning a holiday in Antrim? If you are looking for accommodation near Portrush-West Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antrim, consider staying in Coleraine which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Antrim where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballycastle which is 26 km (16 miles) away, Ballypatrick, Ballymena and Malin Head.
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