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White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
9.3° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for White Rocks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 16th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 20th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Rocks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
4
3
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.6
NW
1.8
NW
1.9
NW
2.1
NW
2
NW
1.6
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.7
NW
0.5
NW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)15151413121110109181616161514131312111614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1288987732326237111605617215163118222080176599244423414961173236
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
40
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:59PM
1.79
6:07AM
2.06
6:26PM
1.84
6:36AM
2.14
6:51PM
1.88
7:04AM
2.21
7:18PM
1.92
7:33AM
2.26
7:47PM
1.94
8:07AM
2.29
8:20PM
1.93
8:44AM
2.28
8:57PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:34AM
1.06
11:57PM
0.86
12:14PM
1.01
12:22AM
0.79
12:45PM
0.95
12:46AM
0.71
1:13PM
0.87
1:12AM
0.62
1:42PM
0.79
1:41AM
0.56
2:15PM
0.73
2:15AM
0.53
2:53PM
0.70
2:53AM
0.55
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise8:41--8:41--8:40--8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--
Sunset-4:29--4:30--4:32--4:35--4:37--4:38--4:40-
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
--3-------11---------
Temp. °C787877787788578885566
Feels °C (?)342323132444131-1-1-3-110
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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 12 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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