Portrush-West Strand surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portrush-West Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Portrush-West Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portrush-West Strand in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portrush-West Strand over the next 16 days.
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