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White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.4° 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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rocks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun night, moderate winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 747 | 382 | 1565 | 13476 | 13423 | 10393 | 8370 | 2995 | 1022 | 2415 | 8348 | 7227 | 4730 | 3499 | 1918 | 1565 | 1060 | 887 | 3257 | 2926 | 1323 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:03AM 1.70 | 3:19PM 1.56 | 4:02AM 1.83 | 4:15PM 1.62 | 4:46AM 1.93 | 4:54PM 1.68 | 5:18AM 2.00 | 5:23PM 1.75 | 5:43AM 2.04 | 5:50PM 1.84 | 6:07AM 2.07 | 6:18PM 1.91 | 6:34AM 2.05 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:58PM 1.08 | 9:32AM 0.77 | 9:02PM 1.02 | 10:36AM 0.68 | 9:45PM 0.90 | 11:23AM 0.60 | 10:15PM 0.75 | 11:52AM 0.54 | 10:47PM 0.58 | 12:07PM 0.49 | 11:21PM 0.42 | 12:26PM 0.44 | 11:56PM 0.31 | ||||||||||
Thu 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | ||
| Sunset | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 5 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 4 | 1 | -3 | -4 | -5 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | -6 | -2 | -2 | ||
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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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