
Surf Forecasts:
White Rocks surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 983 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rocks over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 441 | 664 | 408 | 147 | 135 | 258 | 276 | 246 | 402 | 394 | 207 | 130 | 137 | 192 | 183 | 130 | 112 | 78 | 55 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off |
High Tide | 8:45PM2.03m | 8:56AM1.67m | 9:18PM2.02m | 9:30AM1.65m | 9:55PM2.00m | 10:08AM1.60m | 10:37PM1.95m | 10:50AM1.53m | 11:26PM1.91m | 11:40AM1.45m | 00:23AM1.86m | 12:49PM1.39m | 1:32AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.80m | 2:52PM0.58m | 3:33AM0.77m | 3:25PM0.58m | 4:11AM0.74m | 4:02PM0.60m | 4:55AM0.74m | 4:44PM0.65m | 5:44AM0.74m | 5:34PM0.72m | 6:42AM0.77m | 6:39PM0.79m | 7:49AM0.79m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | |
— | 10:08 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:06 | 10:05 | |
mm | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 24 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SE 5 | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
26 | 1 | — | — | 147 | 135 | 258 | 276 | 246 | — | 394 | — | 130 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 |
2 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — |
— | 441 | 664 | 408 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 402 | — | 207 | — | 137 | 192 | 183 | 130 | 112 | 78 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 389 | 346 | 298 | 5 | 83 | 14 | 5 | 542 | 389 | 201 | 389 | 362 | 137 | 168 | 57 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










