White Park Bay surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

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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
9.0° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Park Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
ESE
2
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
NW
16
0.6
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
0
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
21
46
93
49
47
40
127
205
181
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
SE
10
S
5
SSE
10
SE
5
SE
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
5
N
10
ESE
15
E
5
SSE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
20
E
25
E
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:54PM0.44m
4:12AM0.57m
4:41AM0.63m
5:38PM0.21m
5:10AM0.66m
5:36PM0.24m
5:36AM0.65m
5:49PM0.29m
5:57AM0.62m
5:59PM0.35m
6:07AM0.57m
5:50PM0.40m
Low Tide
12:58PM0.06m
11:16PM0.43m
1:23PM0.07m
1:53PM0.10m
7:31PM0.19m
2:24PM0.16m
8:50PM0.15m
2:47PM0.23m
9:43PM0.12m
11:13AM0.24m
10:27PM0.11m
11:24AM0.20m
11:06PM0.12m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
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8:46
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:58
1
Temp °C
14
15
13
14
16
14
14
13
11
10
11
11
14
14
13
13
14
14
14
17
13
11
12
10
11
13
12
12
12
10
8
8
10
11
11
11
9
11
12
9
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
7
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
E
3
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
5
0.4
NW
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
NW
16
0.6
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
Energy kJ
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
46
93
49
47
40
127
205
181
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
3
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
5
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
1
3
2
2
2
1
21
1
1
1
24
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
2
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
NW
2
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.4
ESE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
10
16
21
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
115
141
141
142
141
146
241
241
107
258
141
125
46
8
0
0
8
0
23
51
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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