Current weather conditions and live observations for Portrush-West Strand based on the nearest weather station observations (including METAR, SYNOP, ship and quickscat wind data). This is the most reliable place on surf-forecast.com to see what is happening with the weather in Portrush-West Strand right now. Also check out the current weather map overlays on our dynamic weather maps.
Current Weather near Portrush-West Strand
as reported by 5 closest weather stations
| Weather Station | Weather | Wind | Gusts | Temp. | Visibility | Visibility / Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 km E64 m above sea level 1 hour ago | dry | 20 °C | - | - -- 0 | ||
Eglinton/Londonderry Airport 36 km SW395 m above sea level 1 hour ago | moderate winds from the SSW (26 km/h at 200°) | 21 °C | 10.0 | 10.0 scattered | ||
Islay/Port Ellen Airport 58 km NNE705 m above sea level 1 hour ago | light winds from the SW (15 km/h at 230°) | 18 °C | 10.0 | 10.0 broken | ||
58 km NNE215 m above sea level 2 hours ago | light winds from the SW (15 km/h at 220°) | 16 °C | 4.8 | 4.8 broken- - | ||
Aldergrove 66 km SSE63 m above sea level 2 hours ago | light winds from the SSW (11 km/h at 210°) | 16.0 °C | 21 | 21 - | ||
Campbeltown Airport 67 km ENE614 m above sea level 1 hour ago | calm (4 km/h at 1°) | 17 °C | 3.6 | 3.6 overcast | ||
Machrihanish 67 km ENE13 m above sea level 2 hours ago | light winds from the SSE (17 km/h at 150°) | 13.9 °C | 24 | 24 - | ||
Belfast/Aldergrove Airport 69 km SSE721 m above sea level 1 hour ago | light winds from the SW (19 km/h at 230°) | 18 °C | 10.0 | 10.0 scatteredbroken | ||
SHIP1049 78 km NE3 m above sea level 3 hours ago | - (- km/h at -°) | 14.7 °C | - | - | ||
SHIP6243 78 km NE3 m above sea level 3 hours ago | - (- km/h at -°) | 14.7 °C | - | - |
* NOTE: not all weather observatories update at the same frequency which is the reason why some locations may show data from stations that are further away than known closer ones. We also include passing Ship data if it is recorded close to Portrush-West Strand and within an acceptable time window.

(10 km/h at 150°)