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Portrush-West Strand surf Forecast / Antrim / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 24 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 24 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 24 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 5s. 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 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (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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Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.6
N
0.7
NNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.2
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
Period(s) (?)54455111212111110998871011111010109988771110998777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)15921162811519614981563821192423141112121010103814241413306342372327128
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
20
NW
20
N
15
N
5
SE
10
ESE
15
NNE
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
E
5
E
0
SW
10
N
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
15
NE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
30
E
30
E
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:02PM
1.98
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
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
Wed
24
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
Sunset8:50--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:02--9:05--9:07--9:08--9:10--
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Rain (mm)
--------11----131-------23----------
Temp. °C77787887898898111191212911111012111113161212141111121110
Feels °C (?)2113243356555677355588811910111366986773

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sat morning).

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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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