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Ballycastle surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 21 Jan 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballycastle this week:
The surf forecast for Ballycastle over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballycastle in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jan 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 21st Jan) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycastle over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 75 | 68 | 148 | 182 | 155 | 100 | 51 | 237 | 987 | 1057 | 14396 | 4045 | 1369 | 1100 | 627 | 554 | 473 | 241 | 94 | 155 | 49 | 58 | 222 | 413 | 934 | 341 | 944 | 1599 | 2164 | 1247 | 307 | 298 | 2674 | 9415 | 5470 | 3263 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:06PM 0.45 | 9:17AM 0.48 | 7:20PM 0.41 | 9:37AM 0.43 | 6:42PM 0.37 | 9:46AM 0.40 | 5:54PM 0.35 | 6:28AM 0.38 | 4:28PM 0.35 | 5:26AM 0.42 | 4:25PM 0.39 | 5:26AM 0.48 | 4:49PM 0.42 | 5:49AM 0.55 | 5:16PM 0.43 | 6:19AM 0.62 | 5:40PM 0.42 | 6:51AM 0.67 | 5:52PM 0.40 | 7:24AM 0.71 | 4:41PM 0.39 | 7:55AM 0.71 | 4:34PM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:38PM 0.33 | 1:37AM 0.11 | 1:59PM 0.31 | 1:57AM 0.18 | 2:25PM 0.30 | 2:06AM 0.25 | 2:46PM 0.32 | 1:13AM 0.30 | 2:02PM 0.35 | 9:54PM 0.27 | 10:54AM 0.33 | 9:58PM 0.21 | 10:47AM 0.31 | 10:13PM 0.15 | 11:01AM 0.29 | 10:33PM 0.08 | 11:26AM 0.28 | 10:58PM 0.01 | 11:56AM 0.28 | 11:26PM -0.05 | 12:29PM 0.29 | 11:54PM -0.09 | 1:02PM 0.30 | 12:24AM -0.10 | ||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:34 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:26 | - | - | 8:26 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:38 | - | - | 4:40 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:49 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 5:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 14 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -2 | -4 | 3 | -3 | -11 | -6 | -2 | 0 | -4 | -5 | -3 | 1 | 2 | -3 | -1 | -4 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -2 | -3 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 1°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ballycastle Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballycastle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballycastle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballycastle 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 (Ballycastle) 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 Ballycastle 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 Ballycastle, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antrim, consider staying in Ballycastle which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Antrim where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballypatrick which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Coleraine, Ballymena and Campbeltown.
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