White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 10 May 2026 BST
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White Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's White Rocks sea temperature is
9.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for White Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
5
0.8
NW
7
1
NW
6
1.5
NNW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
9
2.3
NW
10
3
NW
12
3
NW
12
2.4
NW
11
2.4
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
10
1.6
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
0.4
NW
12
0.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
65
71
274
227
211
375
640
1082
2655
2302
1467
1241
850
261
45
36
33
45
41
60
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
N
20
NW
30
W
30
WNW
35
W
40
W
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
N
40
N
40
NNW
25
N
10
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
10
N
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:48PM1.32m
3:29AM1.70m
4:34PM1.39m
4:11AM1.79m
5:09PM1.49m
4:50AM1.90m
5:37PM1.62m
5:28AM2.02m
6:06PM1.77m
6:07AM2.13m
6:37PM1.92m
6:48AM2.19m
7:12PM2.05m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.88m
9:13PM0.95m
10:19AM0.79m
9:58PM0.85m
10:51AM0.69m
10:35PM0.73m
11:15AM0.60m
11:10PM0.59m
11:42AM0.49m
11:47PM0.45m
12:13PM0.39m
00:26AM0.34m
12:49PM0.32m
1:09AM0.28m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:20
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:27
9:29
1
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
8
9
9
7
8
10
10
11
9
9
9
8
9
9
8
9
9
9
9
8
8
3
3
3
1
3
4
2
3
1
1
1
-1
0
0
0
4
4
4
4
3
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
8
0.1
W
10
0.8
NW
7
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
2.3
NW
10
0.7
NW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.8
NNW
5
Energy kJ
13
2
60
227
211
1082
81
45
32
15
7
37
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
8
0.1
W
10
0.2
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
9
2
6
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
10
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
5
0.8
NW
7
1
NW
6
1.5
NNW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
9
3
NW
12
3
NW
12
2.4
NW
11
2.4
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
10
1.6
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
Energy kJ
33
65
71
274
375
640
2655
2302
1467
1241
850
261
45
36
33
45
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
140
365
344
57
256
268
579
349
328
1313
390
59
434
570
59
56
312
290
56
140
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
5
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Information about the White Rocks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for White Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at White Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Rocks 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 Rocks) 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 Rocks 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 Rocks, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antrim, consider staying in Coleraine which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Antrim where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballycastle which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Ballypatrick, Ballymena and Malin Head.

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