White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 21 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
10.5° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 24th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
7
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
23
26
29
11
11
9
34
34
33
229
331
257
230
294
270
151
52
29
16
7
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
S
15
WSW
10
N
5
NW
10
N
10
N
0
S
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:35PM1.87m
12:31PM1.49m
1:40AM1.82m
2:00PM1.42m
2:56AM1.82m
3:11PM1.40m
3:55AM1.81m
4:08PM1.43m
4:44AM1.78m
4:54PM1.48m
5:25AM1.74m
5:32PM1.57m
5:57AM1.71m
Low Tide
4:31PM0.66m
7:12AM0.69m
5:28PM0.79m
8:30AM0.69m
6:40PM0.87m
9:35AM0.68m
8:07PM0.89m
10:34AM0.68m
9:17PM0.85m
11:22AM0.68m
10:09PM0.79m
11:53AM0.67m
10:55PM0.73m
12:13PM0.65m
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:05
5:05
5:03
5:01
5:01
4:58
4:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:37
9:39
9:40
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:46
9:49
4
1
3
Temp °C
18
15
17
18
15
17
19
16
18
21
17
15
15
13
12
12
15
19
21
19
19
15
12
14
14
13
13
16
13
17
18
17
13
13
13
9
8
12
17
20
19
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
Energy kJ
25
11
4
29
11
4
5
34
34
33
229
331
257
230
294
270
151
52
29
13
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
E
3
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.1
SE
4
0.1
W
17
0.2
SSE
4
0.5
NW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
23
23
26
1
1
11
9
1
6
1
31
19
16
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
1
4
1
1
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
S
2
0.2
SSW
2
0.1
SE
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.7
SE
4
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
1
1
10
3
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
51
92
68
51
51
75
51
50
51
3
0
0
57
6
57
50
0
0
3
50
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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