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Portrush-West Strand surf Forecast / Antrim / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 BST
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Portrush-West Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portrush-West Strand sea temperature is 9.4°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 9.2 °C max: 10.3 °C min: 8.1 °C)
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Portrush-West Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portrush-West Strand sea temperature is 9.4°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 9.2 °C max: 10.3 °C min: 8.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portrush-West Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Portrush-West Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portrush-West Strand in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portrush-West Strand over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.7
N
0.7
NNW
0.7
WNW
0.9
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
WNW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.9
WNW
0.7
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)44551113121111109988121211111010999887121110910987109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)915222911524114981563821191616141430301919168311131225411006512054134151
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
20
N
15
NNW
10
ESE
10
E
15
N
5
NE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
10
E
10
NE
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
25
NW
35
NNW
25
NW
20
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
W
15
SW
15
SW
0
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:03AM
1.93
8:33PM
2.00
8:36AM
1.90
9:07PM
1.97
9:15AM
1.82
9:46PM
1.91
9:59AM
1.70
10:33PM
1.81
10:51AM
1.55
11:33PM
1.72
12:07PM
1.40
1:15AM
1.67
2:56PM
1.37
2:52AM
1.74
4:05PM
1.43
3:50AM
1.85
4:52PM
1.52
4:36AM
1.97
5:29PM
1.62
5:17AM
2.08
6:00PM
1.74
5:57AM
2.18
6:31PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:45AM
0.48
2:21PM
0.51
2:19AM
0.54
2:50PM
0.57
2:58AM
0.63
3:25PM
0.65
3:42AM
0.74
4:04PM
0.76
4:36AM
0.85
4:52PM
0.88
5:48AM
0.94
5:55PM
0.97
8:32AM
0.92
7:47PM
1.00
9:50AM
0.81
9:22PM
0.90
10:38AM
0.69
10:12PM
0.75
11:10AM
0.57
10:53PM
0.58
11:38AM
0.46
11:32PM
0.40
12:09PM
0.36
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-5:58--5:56--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:47--5:43--5:41--5:39--5:37--5:35--5:33-
Sunset--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:02--9:05--9:07--9:08--9:10--9:13
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Rain (mm)
-------11-----21---------------11-14
Temp. °C7887777897888121110121311910910109101199109111191111
Feels °C (?)123332345344578767766776646224566589

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Mon afternoon).

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Information about the Portrush-West Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Portrush-West Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Portrush-West Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portrush-West Strand 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 (Portrush-West Strand) 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 Portrush-West Strand 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 Portrush-West Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antrim, consider staying in Coleraine which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Antrim where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballycastle which is 26 km (16 miles) away, Ballypatrick, Ballymena and Malin Head.

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