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Portstewart Strand Surf Forecast
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Portstewart Strand surf Forecast / Londonderry / Ireland
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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 (Apr 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portstewart Strand in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 19th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portstewart Strand over the next 12 days.
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 554 | 388 | 268 | 125 | 57 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 35 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 43 | 64 | 94 | 77 | 55 | 91 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 99 | 142 | 882 | 585 | 350 | 246 | 127 | 76 | 59 | 44 | 47 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:48AM 1.52 | 5:03PM 1.27 | 5:18AM 1.62 | 5:30PM 1.39 | 5:44AM 1.70 | 5:56PM 1.49 | 6:10AM 1.76 | 6:22PM 1.59 | 6:36AM 1.78 | 6:49PM 1.66 | 7:03AM 1.78 | 7:17PM 1.70 | 7:31AM 1.74 | 7:47PM 1.71 | 8:00AM 1.67 | 8:18PM 1.68 | 8:32AM 1.58 | 8:53PM 1.62 | 9:07AM 1.48 | 9:34PM 1.53 | 9:48AM 1.36 | 10:25PM 1.42 | 10:42AM 1.22 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:20PM 0.51 | 11:22AM 0.45 | 11:01PM 0.40 | 11:49AM 0.35 | 11:34PM 0.30 | 12:13PM 0.27 | 12:05AM 0.23 | 12:38PM 0.21 | 12:35AM 0.18 | 1:02PM 0.17 | 1:05AM 0.17 | 1:26PM 0.17 | 1:34AM 0.18 | 1:49PM 0.19 | 2:03AM 0.23 | 2:13PM 0.24 | 2:32AM 0.31 | 2:39PM 0.30 | 3:05AM 0.40 | 3:10PM 0.38 | 3:47AM 0.51 | 3:52PM 0.47 | 4:53AM 0.62 | 4:57PM 0.55 | ||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sat 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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