White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 05 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
9.8° 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, near gales from the N by Sun night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
1.2
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
7
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
8
2.5
NW
9
1.9
NNW
10
1.8
NNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
142
79
69
32
16
10
173
166
86
290
386
133
117
140
47
59
78
1002
712
316
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
30
NNW
5
SE
15
ESE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
W
20
N
25
N
15
N
15
NNE
30
N
30
NNW
40
NNW
55
NNW
45
NNW
40
NW
20
SW
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:55PM1.83m
10:03AM1.52m
10:41PM1.74m
10:48AM1.41m
11:41PM1.66m
11:53AM1.31m
1:25AM1.62m
2:45PM1.28m
2:39AM1.64m
3:48PM1.32m
3:29AM1.70m
4:34PM1.39m
Low Tide
3:34PM0.71m
4:01AM0.87m
4:11PM0.81m
4:59AM0.97m
4:52PM0.91m
7:20AM1.01m
5:47PM0.98m
8:40AM0.96m
8:00PM1.01m
9:35AM0.88m
9:13PM0.95m
10:19AM0.79m
9:58PM0.85m
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
rain showers
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5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:28
5:26
5:26
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9:08
9:10
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:17
9:20
1
2
10
4
1
8
Temp °C
9
8
7
7
11
9
13
13
10
10
9
8
9
8
7
6
6
6
8
8
6
3
0
2
1
6
6
8
9
8
8
4
2
5
5
2
-2
-3
-6
-2
-2
-2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
7
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
NW
8
0.8
NNW
8
2.3
NW
9
1.9
NNW
10
Energy kJ
5
27
79
69
32
16
10
173
166
86
290
386
133
88
30
3
11
78
798
712
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.7
NW
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
ESE
5
0.4
NW
14
0.9
NW
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
5
77
10
9
8
8
2
47
112
15
13
13
11
7
10
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
10
8
12
10
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
1.2
NNW
7
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SE
2
0.3
SE
5
1.2
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
5
2.5
NW
9
1.8
NNW
7
Energy kJ
96
142
3
4
4
3
1
3
81
117
140
47
59
1002
316
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
312
395
0
3
6
37
55
0
0
5
128
57
56
330
330
329
329
310
315
307
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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