White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 30 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
11.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

White Rocks surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with WNW swell.

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 (May 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 30th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
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
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
NW
9
1.1
NW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
17
29
30
33
28
10
9
8
5
3
24
60
55
46
333
502
322
151
83
59
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
S
15
S
20
WSW
10
NW
10
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
E
5
N
10
NW
15
S
25
S
10
W
15
S
35
WSW
35
WSW
15
SSW
20
SE
35
ESE
15
SSW
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:14PM1.88m
7:27AM1.70m
7:50PM1.95m
8:00AM1.69m
8:25PM1.97m
8:34AM1.66m
9:01PM1.96m
9:10AM1.62m
9:39PM1.92m
9:48AM1.55m
10:20PM1.86m
10:31AM1.47m
11:08PM1.79m
Low Tide
1:05PM0.59m
1:00AM0.67m
1:35PM0.58m
1:42AM0.71m
2:07PM0.59m
2:23AM0.77m
2:40PM0.62m
3:05AM0.83m
3:13PM0.67m
3:51AM0.87m
3:48PM0.72m
4:41AM0.89m
4:27PM0.77m
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4:56
4:54
4:54
4:52
4:52
4:50
4:50
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9:52
9:52
9:53
9:55
9:57
9:58
9:59
1
1
3
2
3
10
1
2
10
1
1
1
16
4
Temp °C
14
15
14
14
14
13
15
15
13
12
13
12
13
13
12
11
13
10
12
13
12
10
11
11
11
12
13
15
14
12
11
12
11
10
10
7
4
6
5
8
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
6
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
W
11
0.2
E
3
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
NW
9
0.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
37
13
29
30
33
8
3
9
1
2
2
6
60
55
46
333
322
151
83
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.1
N
8
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
5
8
5
7
1
28
10
2
8
24
2
2
1
5
36
56
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
2
17
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
ESE
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
SE
2
0.4
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
1.6
WNW
10
0.3
SW
3
0.4
ENE
3
1.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
11
2
5
3
1
2
12
502
1
3
59
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
52
51
51
389
50
50
50
50
50
51
37
96
51
51
394
394
5
3
80
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
1
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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