White Rocks Surf Break

White Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.22° N 6.58° W

Issued: 6 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's White Rocks sea temperature is
13.5° C

Normal for this time of year

White Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


White Rocks surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, NW swell with 658 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW swell.

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 Friday (Jul 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NW
9
1.1
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
649
390
147
135
110
235
284
356
305
136
140
94
69
149
125
137
99
71
48
65
109
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
30
WNW
20
SW
15
SW
5
N
25
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
30
W
15
W
10
WSW
10
NNW
0
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
9:18PM2.02m
9:30AM1.65m
9:55PM2.00m
10:08AM1.60m
10:37PM1.95m
10:50AM1.53m
11:26PM1.91m
11:40AM1.45m
00:23AM1.86m
12:49PM1.39m
1:32AM1.82m
2:35PM1.39m
2:41AM1.81m
Low Tide
2:52PM0.58m
3:33AM0.77m
3:25PM0.58m
4:11AM0.74m
4:02PM0.60m
4:55AM0.74m
4:44PM0.65m
5:44AM0.74m
5:34PM0.72m
6:42AM0.77m
6:39PM0.79m
7:49AM0.79m
8:02PM0.82m
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light rain
light rain
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clear
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4:50
4:50
4:52
4:52
4:54
4:54
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:08
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:06
10:06
10:05
 mm
1
4
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
17
16
16
19
16
14
15
16
15
18
17
16
17
20
15
19
19
17
Feels °C
8
8
10
15
15
12
15
11
9
13
13
12
14
12
12
14
15
14
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NW
9
1.1
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.1
N
7
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
147
135
110
235
284
356
305
136
94
69
125
137
1
71
48
65
109
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.5
NW
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
9
60
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.5
WSW
3
0.8
W
4
1
WNW
8
0.4
SW
3
1.1
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
3
0.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
649
390
1
1
7
19
140
2
149
1
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
346
298
5
5
11
5
421
389
201
0
5
5
201
389
335
5
404
175
75
419
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
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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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