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Portstewart Strand Surf Forecast
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Portstewart Strand surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 05 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portstewart Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Portstewart Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portstewart Strand in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 10th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 10th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 10th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portstewart Strand over the next 12 days.
Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Fri 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 53 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 47 | 45 | 118 | 1046 | 1253 | 1034 | 834 | 732 | 537 | 624 | 714 | 356 | 560 | 381 | 85 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 60 | 71 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:28AM 1.40 | 2:19PM 1.00 | 3:00AM 1.45 | 3:34PM 1.09 | 3:56AM 1.52 | 4:20PM 1.21 | 4:36AM 1.59 | 4:56PM 1.32 | 5:09AM 1.63 | 5:27PM 1.43 | 5:38AM 1.66 | 5:56PM 1.53 | 6:07AM 1.67 | 6:24PM 1.61 | 6:36AM 1.66 | 6:53PM 1.66 | 7:05AM 1.62 | 7:23PM 1.68 | 7:35AM 1.58 | 7:55PM 1.67 | 8:06AM 1.52 | 8:29PM 1.62 | 8:38AM 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:33AM 0.62 | 7:56PM 0.59 | 9:49AM 0.56 | 9:13PM 0.53 | 10:37AM 0.48 | 10:10PM 0.45 | 11:10AM 0.39 | 10:54PM 0.38 | 11:38AM 0.32 | 11:32PM 0.32 | 12:05PM 0.27 | 12:07AM 0.28 | 12:31PM 0.24 | 12:40AM 0.25 | 12:57PM 0.23 | 1:14AM 0.25 | 1:24PM 0.24 | 1:47AM 0.28 | 1:51PM 0.27 | 2:20AM 0.35 | 2:20PM 0.31 | 2:55AM 0.43 | 2:51PM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Fri 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:30 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Portstewart Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portstewart Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Portstewart Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portstewart 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 (Portstewart 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Portstewart Strand 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 Portstewart Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Londonderry, consider staying in Coleraine which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Londonderry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballycastle which is 32 km (20 miles) away, Ballypatrick, Derry and Londonderry County Borough.
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