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White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
9.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for White Rocks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 19th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rocks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Thu night, near gales from the SE by Fri night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
WNW
0.8
NW
2.1
NW
2
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)91916161515141312121815131116161717161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)165042201200817531059742400264184270627454672151214129414911164584402
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
45
ESE
45
SE
25
SE
20
E
30
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
50
ESE
35
SE
50
SE
35
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:04AM
2.21
7:18PM
1.92
7:33AM
2.26
7:47PM
1.94
8:07AM
2.29
8:20PM
1.93
8:44AM
2.28
8:57PM
1.88
9:27AM
2.24
9:38PM
1.80
10:17AM
2.15
10:25PM
1.69
11:17AM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:46AM
0.71
1:13PM
0.87
1:12AM
0.62
1:42PM
0.79
1:41AM
0.56
2:15PM
0.73
2:15AM
0.53
2:53PM
0.70
2:53AM
0.55
3:36PM
0.73
3:37AM
0.63
4:23PM
0.80
4:29AM
0.75
5:19PM
0.90
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:33--8:32--8:30-
Sunset--4:35--4:37--4:38--4:40--4:43--4:45--4:46
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
-223-42--833-11------
Temp. °C777778877999767777677
Feels °C (?)122-1-2-2-202334-2-5-2-4-20011
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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 12 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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