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Portrush-West Strand surfForecast / Antrim / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 02 Jan 2025 GMT
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 Saturday (Jan 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 Portrush-West Strand in the next 12 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 05) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 4th Jan) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 7th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 7th Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portrush-West Strand over the next 12 days.
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 173 | 158 | 105 | 227 | 148 | 120 | 100 | 96 | 264 | 148 | 252 | 188 | 127 | 51 | 209 | 494 | 512 | 163 | 137 | 96 | 57 | 52 | 47 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 48 | 258 | 204 | 113 | 99 | 66 | 191 | 142 | 118 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | on | glass | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:19PM 1.95 | 8:45AM 2.33 | 9:03PM 1.89 | 9:33AM 2.29 | 9:50PM 1.79 | 10:29AM 2.21 | 10:46PM 1.67 | 11:36AM 2.12 | 12:06AM 1.57 | 12:53PM 2.05 | 1:55AM 1.56 | 2:06PM 2.00 | 3:12AM 1.63 | 3:11PM 1.98 | 4:11AM 1.74 | 4:08PM 1.97 | 4:59AM 1.87 | 5:00PM 1.98 | 5:40AM 2.01 | 5:46PM 2.00 | 6:17AM 2.13 | 6:28PM 2.02 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:09PM 0.80 | 2:13AM 0.61 | 2:56PM 0.78 | 2:56AM 0.63 | 3:47PM 0.80 | 3:43AM 0.69 | 4:45PM 0.86 | 4:39AM 0.78 | 5:53PM 0.92 | 5:51AM 0.87 | 7:14PM 0.96 | 7:19AM 0.91 | 8:30PM 0.97 | 8:38AM 0.89 | 9:29PM 0.94 | 9:43AM 0.85 | 10:15PM 0.89 | 10:41AM 0.79 | 10:54PM 0.82 | 11:34AM 0.73 | 11:31PM 0.72 | 12:24PM 0.68 | 12:08AM 0.63 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:08 | - | - | 4:10 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -4 | -4 | -6 | -6 | -3 | -1 | 2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | -1 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -2 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sat morning, min 1°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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