Portrush-West Strand surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Sep 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portrush-West Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portrush-West Strand over the next 16 days.
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