White Park Bay surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 BST
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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
10.0° C
(Which is 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Park Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Park Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
16
0.8
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
837
711
378
251
204
88
37
21
64
233
181
113
25
40
23
58
29
9
8
6
4
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
0
W
20
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
10
SW
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
NE
10
ESE
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:03PM0.48m
7:01AM0.43m
7:23PM0.52m
5:04AM0.39m
7:33PM0.55m
5:08AM0.39m
8:14PM0.55m
5:17AM0.42m
10:27PM0.54m
5:13AM0.46m
1:38AM0.55m
3:18AM0.59m
Low Tide
11:51AM0.15m
00:08AM0.14m
12:14PM0.13m
00:54AM0.19m
12:37PM0.11m
1:40AM0.27m
1:00PM0.07m
2:30AM0.36m
1:19PM0.04m
3:38AM0.45m
1:30PM0.03m
1:32PM0.03m
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:31
9:34
9:36
9:37
9:38
9:40
1
5
2
5
2
4
3
1
1
1
3
3
3
Temp °C
9
9
8
10
11
10
13
13
11
14
14
14
17
18
15
18
18
15
15
15
15
3
7
6
7
6
3
10
10
8
10
12
12
15
16
12
16
16
15
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
1
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
NW
16
0.8
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
NW
7
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
837
711
378
251
204
88
53
12
64
233
181
113
14
40
23
58
29
9
8
6
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
37
21
17
25
9
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
SE
5
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
8
7
15
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
0.5
SW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
S
2
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SE
2
Energy kJ
20
4
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
279
0
16
0
8
145
8
61
0
17
16
0
79
8
209
0
46
46
61
146
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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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 16 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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