White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 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
9.6° 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 Friday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Rocks in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
16
1.4
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
2.4
NW
10
1.9
NNW
9
1.8
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
596
918
650
518
369
232
185
169
160
145
139
65
56
41
39
37
17
248
1145
578
418
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
5
E
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
NNE
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
35
NNW
30
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:26PM1.74m
6:43AM1.87m
6:56PM1.83m
7:10AM1.86m
7:29PM1.91m
7:41AM1.83m
8:02PM1.95m
8:13AM1.78m
8:38PM1.95m
8:47AM1.70m
9:15PM1.90m
9:23AM1.62m
9:55PM1.83m
10:03AM1.52m
Low Tide
11:57PM0.52m
12:58PM0.51m
00:35AM0.45m
1:25PM0.48m
1:13AM0.44m
1:54PM0.48m
1:51AM0.50m
2:26PM0.53m
2:32AM0.61m
3:00PM0.60m
3:14AM0.74m
3:34PM0.71m
4:01AM0.87m
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5:48
5:46
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
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8:57
8:59
9:00
9:02
9:05
9:07
9:08
9:10
2
5
3
1
2
Temp °C
13
12
12
14
14
11
14
13
13
13
11
9
9
8
10
11
10
7
7
5
8
8
9
4
8
10
8
12
10
11
12
10
6
7
5
6
7
6
-2
-2
-2
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
16
1.4
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
5
0.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
596
918
650
518
369
232
185
169
160
145
139
65
56
41
39
37
14
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.5
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
47
1
1
31
34
10
1
1
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
NNW
8
Energy kJ
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
ESE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.2
E
3
1.6
NW
7
2.4
NW
10
1.9
NNW
9
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
3
14
26
4
8
1
1
1
1
248
1145
578
418
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
3
3
56
50
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
11
37
37
377
37
841
579
268
315
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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