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Ballycastle surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 29 Mar 2025 GMT
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Ballycastle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballycastle sea temperature is
8.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Mar 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycastle in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 30th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 31st Mar)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 30th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballycastle over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WNW
1.4
NW
3
WNW
3
NW
2.3
NW
1.4
NW
0.9
WNW
1.9
NW
1.5
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
0.4
NW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.7
NW
0.9
WNW
0.9
NW
0.8
WNW
0.6
NW
0.8
NW
0.3
NW
0.1
W
0.1
NW
0.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)1212111212111117141212111110988109911151312111012121110979111514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)11775581913253013724761902187850359294166785632353120321925541169176401422311721335965133937
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
35
SW
45
W
35
WNW
15
NW
10
S
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:42PM
0.36
6:25AM
0.74
5:28PM
0.39
6:46AM
0.66
4:48PM
0.46
6:33AM
0.55
5:11PM
0.53
5:50AM
0.48
5:45PM
0.58
5:46AM
0.44
6:24PM
0.58
5:50AM
0.44
7:08PM
0.55
5:37AM
0.45
8:00PM
0.48
4:08AM
0.51
9:23PM
0.39
4:13AM
0.59
5:16PM
0.25
4:35AM
0.63
4:56PM
0.27
4:58AM
0.66
4:59PM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:32AM
0.19
10:40PM
-0.03
11:47AM
0.19
11:15PM
-0.04
12:04PM
0.20
11:51PM
-0.00
12:18PM
0.19
12:27AM
0.07
12:27PM
0.18
12:59AM
0.16
12:19PM
0.14
1:18AM
0.27
11:54AM
0.10
12:12AM
0.36
12:00PM
0.06
11:36PM
0.39
12:25PM
0.07
11:20PM
0.38
12:55PM
0.10
6:52PM
0.25
1:25PM
0.16
8:14PM
0.17
1:48PM
0.22
9:01PM
0.11
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Sunrise6:05--6:01--6:00--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:47--5:45--5:41--5:39--5:37--
Sunset-6:54--6:57--6:59--7:00--7:02--7:05--7:07--7:08--7:10--7:12--7:14--7:15-
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Rain (mm)
11---------------------------11---3-
Temp. °C71198911141512101010810119121211141110131091111131313101313151613
Feels °C (?)01-1158111284453595910595496368991061010131512

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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