White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
9.2° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 28th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.2
ESE
2
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.6
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
0
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
9
41
99
50
47
153
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
N
5
NW
5
NNW
10
N
5
N
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:59PM1.51m
2:18AM1.71m
2:43PM1.46m
3:35AM1.79m
3:54PM1.48m
4:32AM1.85m
4:48PM1.52m
5:18AM1.88m
5:26PM1.57m
5:52AM1.89m
5:57PM1.64m
6:18AM1.88m
6:26PM1.74m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.92m
9:02AM0.75m
7:22PM1.00m
10:13AM0.69m
9:06PM0.97m
11:12AM0.64m
10:02PM0.88m
11:58AM0.61m
10:42PM0.76m
12:26PM0.59m
11:19PM0.63m
12:40PM0.55m
11:57PM0.52m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:01
6:00
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
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8:45
8:46
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:54
8:57
1
Temp °C
10
11
12
14
15
13
14
16
14
13
12
11
12
13
11
16
17
15
15
16
13
5
6
9
11
11
9
12
14
12
12
9
10
10
11
9
14
14
13
12
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.6
NW
16
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
41
99
50
47
153
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
W
10
0.2
N
3
0.3
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
18
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
13
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
15
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
1
2
1
2
9
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
4
0.5
ESE
3
0.1
SE
4
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
NW
2
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
10
7
1
1
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
415
297
250
104
142
140
142
146
146
252
252
92
92
110
150
50
3
0
0
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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