White Rocks Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.22° N 6.58° W

White Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's White Rocks sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.4° 

White Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


White Rocks surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,124 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 1st Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 1st Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 7th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:06AM1.97m
10:53PM1.94m
11:00AM1.82m
00:08AM1.73m
12:49PM1.71m
2:11AM1.63m
3:26PM1.80m
3:40AM1.64m
4:27PM1.94m
4:41AM1.70m
5:13PM2.05m
5:25AM1.77m
5:48PM2.13m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.76m
4:38AM0.84m
5:38PM0.96m
5:35AM1.01m
8:32PM1.00m
6:55AM1.13m
9:59PM0.90m
8:58AM1.12m
11:03PM0.80m
10:05AM1.01m
11:51PM0.71m
10:45AM0.87m
00:24AM0.64m
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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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