White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 06 Apr 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
8.4° 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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 9th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 9th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
0
0
4
2
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NW
1.4
NW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
NW
1.9
NW
2.1
NW
2.4
NW
2.2
NW
2
NW
1.4
NW
2.3
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
Period(s) (?)121917161513131111141414141413121115141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)273142614911141974732479319190269225571273168824161583109447122381560828497
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
NE
20
SSE
35
W
40
W
15
S
40
S
30
S
35
S
25
SW
15
W
15
S
20
S
20
WNW
10
SSW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
offcrosscrossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crossoffoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:14PM
1.75
10:23AM
1.53
11:02PM
1.64
11:08AM
1.40
12:24AM
1.55
2:15PM
1.31
2:36AM
1.56
3:42PM
1.33
3:39AM
1.61
4:42PM
1.39
4:25AM
1.69
5:24PM
1.46
5:01AM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:02PM
0.73
4:14AM
0.80
4:41PM
0.87
5:12AM
0.97
5:29PM
1.00
7:46AM
1.07
7:53PM
1.09
9:20AM
1.04
9:21PM
1.06
10:26AM
0.96
10:16PM
0.98
11:17AM
0.86
10:55PM
0.88
11:48AM
0.75
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28
Sunset8:12--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:23--
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------52-3262-1-----
Temp. °C11913141310111077679978510978
Feels °C (?)4388109106-2-31-1222404344
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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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