
Surf Forecasts:
White Rocks surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 396 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rocks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | 48 | 28 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 38 | 39 | 45 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 119 | 396 | 216 | 155 | 129 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:10PM2.11m | 10:45AM1.68m | 11:12PM1.99m | 11:44AM1.53m | 00:39AM1.87m | 12:57PM1.41m | 2:06AM1.78m | 2:16PM1.36m | 3:13AM1.71m | 3:26PM1.37m | 4:11AM1.65m | 4:23PM1.44m | 5:02AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03AM0.54m | 4:11PM0.50m | 6:26AM0.62m | 5:01PM0.61m | 7:40AM0.69m | 5:59PM0.73m | 8:45AM0.74m | 7:13PM0.82m | 9:45AM0.77m | 8:36PM0.86m | 10:39AM0.78m | 9:43PM0.86m | 11:21AM0.78m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | |
— | 10:08 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:10 | 10:10 | |
mm | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
56 | 48 | 28 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 38 | 39 | 45 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 19 | — | 396 | 216 | 155 | 129 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | SE 6 | ESE 4 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 |
2 | — | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 295 | 297 | 51 | 37 | 50 | 3 | 50 | 96 | 122 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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.










