White Rocks surf break

White Rocks surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 07 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
9.8° 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 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue night).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.7
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.5
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.4
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
5
0.7
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
2.5
NW
11
2
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
62
190
451
628
378
120
94
106
15
59
79
211
230
172
196
441
442
611
1565
512
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
15
NNW
15
N
25
N
30
N
25
N
20
N
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
25
N
20
NW
20
WSW
25
W
30
WNW
35
W
45
NW
45
NNW
25
NW
off
off
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:48AM1.41m
11:41PM1.66m
11:53AM1.31m
1:25AM1.62m
2:45PM1.28m
2:39AM1.64m
3:48PM1.32m
3:29AM1.70m
4:34PM1.39m
4:11AM1.79m
5:09PM1.49m
4:50AM1.90m
5:37PM1.62m
Low Tide
4:52PM0.91m
7:20AM1.01m
5:47PM0.98m
8:40AM0.96m
8:00PM1.01m
9:35AM0.88m
9:13PM0.95m
10:19AM0.79m
9:58PM0.85m
10:51AM0.69m
10:35PM0.73m
11:15AM0.60m
11:10PM0.59m
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5:33
5:31
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:22
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9:13
9:14
9:15
9:17
9:20
9:22
9:23
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
13
13
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
7
8
9
11
11
9
9
9
8
7
8
5
5
4
3
2
1
2
3
3
4
0
3
5
5
4
2
-1
-1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.7
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.5
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.4
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
5
0.2
W
10
0.9
NW
7
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
1.5
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
0.9
NW
11
Energy kJ
14
62
190
451
628
378
120
44
106
15
8
79
211
230
172
196
442
611
198
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
13
0.2
NNW
16
0.9
NW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
8
6
25
245
28
13
13
11
9
2
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
NNW
8
Energy kJ
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
3
1.4
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
0.7
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
2.5
NW
11
2
NNW
8
Energy kJ
1
118
94
59
441
1565
512
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Distance (km)
55
0
5
57
57
128
432
432
57
144
315
344
140
252
5
326
490
381
397
314
201
Best forecast wave conditions in Antrim
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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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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