White Rocks Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.22° N 6.58° W

White Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's White Rocks sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.8° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 88 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Rocks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at White Rocks for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Saturday the 18th of July, and even then, it’s not looking great. Before that, from Friday the 10th right through to Friday the 17th, it’s flat to tiny – we’re talking ankle-snappers at best, with combined swell energy barely cracking 100 (mostly in the single digits and teens). The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first bit of size shows up on Saturday the 18th of July, with a NNW swell pushing 4 ft in the morning, building to 6 ft by the afternoon. The period is short though, only 5 to 6 seconds, so it’s gonna be a messy, wind-affected mess. The wind is onshore from the NNW at 22 mph, so it’ll be choppy and blown out. Combined energy hits 235 in the afternoon, so there’s some push, but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite-surfing session than a paddle session.

Sunday the 19th of July stays similar – 4 ft of NNW swell, but still with onshore and cross-onshore winds around 16 mph. The period is still short (6-7 seconds), so it’s lumpy and uninviting. Combined energy is moderate at 191 in the morning.

The next bit of size is on Wednesday the 22nd of July. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s a moderate energy event (312 in the morning), but the wind is cross-shore to cross-onshore from the WNW at 12-16 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. This is still more of a kiting day than a paddle day. The size is over 1.5m, so it’s not for beginners.

After that, things drop off again. Thursday the 23rd of July sees the swell back down to 3 ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore. The last few days of the forecast, from the 24th to the 25th, show a tiny 1 ft swell with a long period (14 seconds on the 24th afternoon), and the wind finally goes cross-offshore to offshore. The combined energy is moderate at 116 on the 24th afternoon, but the swell height is just too small to get excited about. The water is clean, but you’d be struggling to catch anything.

So, the bottom line: there’s no good surf in this 16-day window. The whole run is a blank. White Rocks is a fairly consistent spot, so this kind of flat spell is a bit of a bummer, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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0.8
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0.4
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0.3
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10
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NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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88
61
46
27
13
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29
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2
2
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6
24
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
5
SSW
15
ESE
15
E
15
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15
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10
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High Tide
4:44PM1.58m
4:44AM1.84m
5:31PM1.73m
5:39AM1.87m
6:14PM1.89m
6:30AM1.92m
6:55PM2.05m
7:17AM1.96m
7:37PM2.19m
8:02AM1.98m
8:19PM2.27m
8:45AM1.96m
9:02PM2.28m
9:28AM1.89m
Low Tide
10:22PM0.74m
10:45AM0.71m
11:19PM0.65m
11:32AM0.62m
00:14AM0.55m
12:16PM0.51m
1:06AM0.46m
12:59PM0.39m
1:57AM0.38m
1:40PM0.29m
2:46AM0.35m
2:22PM0.24m
3:35AM0.38m
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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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