White Park Bay surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 15 Jan 2026 GMT
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White Park Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's White Park Bay sea temperature is
9.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Park Bay this week:

The surf forecast for White Park Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Park Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 16th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 16th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 20th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Park Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
4
4
4
2
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.9
NW
1.9
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)16151514131211101091916161615141312121114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2189128898773232623311171561636514011672178315061016632353184109453
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
5
SE
15
SSE
5
SE
15
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:41AM
0.47
4:35PM
0.37
5:47AM
0.51
4:38PM
0.39
6:05AM
0.56
4:55PM
0.42
6:32AM
0.60
5:11PM
0.44
7:02AM
0.63
5:17PM
0.45
7:32AM
0.65
5:06PM
0.45
8:01AM
0.65
5:08PM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
0.23
10:44AM
0.31
10:08PM
0.17
11:08AM
0.30
10:30PM
0.12
11:22AM
0.31
10:51PM
0.05
11:37AM
0.31
11:15PM
-0.01
11:57AM
0.31
11:41PM
-0.05
12:24PM
0.31
12:09AM
-0.08
12:57PM
0.31
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
Sunrise-8:41--8:40--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:34--8:33-
Sunset--4:28--4:30--4:31--4:34--4:36--4:37--4:39
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---2--------42-------
Temp. °C577778788788889887645
Feels °C (?)133213333244457421-1-10
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Information about the White Park Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for White Park Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at White Park Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Park Bay 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 (White Park Bay) 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 White Park Bay 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 Antrim? If you are looking for accommodation near White Park Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antrim, consider staying in Ballycastle which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Antrim where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballypatrick which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Coleraine, Ballymena and Campbeltown.

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