White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 11 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
9.9° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 13th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
1
1
0
2
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
3
NW
10
3.5
NW
12
3
NW
12
3
NW
11
2.3
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
250
203
440
783
1909
3517
2227
2255
1019
535
176
151
266
180
159
120
379
585
514
353
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
NNW
25
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
45
WNW
35
NW
40
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
35
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
15
SSW
20
S
20
SW
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
15
S
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:34PM1.39m
4:11AM1.79m
5:09PM1.49m
4:50AM1.90m
5:37PM1.62m
5:28AM2.02m
6:06PM1.77m
6:07AM2.13m
6:37PM1.92m
6:48AM2.19m
7:12PM2.05m
7:32AM2.19m
7:51PM2.12m
Low Tide
10:19AM0.79m
9:58PM0.85m
10:51AM0.69m
10:35PM0.73m
11:15AM0.60m
11:10PM0.59m
11:42AM0.49m
11:47PM0.45m
12:13PM0.39m
00:26AM0.34m
12:49PM0.32m
1:09AM0.28m
1:28PM0.29m
1:56AM0.29m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
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9:20
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
3
2
1
1
9
1
2
1
Temp °C
7
8
9
10
11
9
9
9
8
9
8
10
10
11
11
13
13
11
13
13
11
-1
2
4
2
3
1
1
0
-2
2
2
3
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
Energy kJ
229
203
176
151
266
180
159
120
379
585
514
353
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
Energy kJ
21
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
3
NW
10
3.5
NW
12
3
NW
12
3
NW
11
2.3
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
250
440
783
1909
3517
2227
2255
1019
535
2
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
57
252
269
397
315
326
431
871
588
1302
83
75
62
259
0
0
5
0
0
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
1
5
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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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