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Ballycastle surf Forecast / Antrim / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 20 Apr 2024 BST
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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 8.9°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 8.7 °C max: 9.4 °C min: 7.7 °C)
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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 8.9°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 8.7 °C max: 9.4 °C min: 7.7 °C)


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 (Apr 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballycastle in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 23rd Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
NW
1
NW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.2
NNW
0.2
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)887798345666665498410131211111010887101098778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)644820118466406663477124121243319225384319183673850352126594960341824
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NW
5
ENE
5
NW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
S
50
SE
10
SE
45
E
40
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
15
ESE
5
S
20
NW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglassglasscross-
off
ononononcross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
glasscrossononononcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:33PM
0.31
5:54AM
0.61
5:09PM
0.36
5:54AM
0.61
5:21PM
0.41
6:01AM
0.60
5:45PM
0.47
6:14AM
0.58
6:12PM
0.51
6:27AM
0.55
6:38PM
0.54
6:34AM
0.52
7:00PM
0.54
6:26AM
0.50
7:16PM
0.53
6:21AM
0.49
7:29PM
0.50
6:28AM
0.48
7:53PM
0.47
6:39AM
0.47
8:40PM
0.43
6:31AM
0.45
3:33AM
0.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:55AM
0.26
10:15PM
0.12
11:46AM
0.23
10:42PM
0.10
11:50AM
0.21
11:06PM
0.09
11:53AM
0.18
11:29PM
0.09
11:58AM
0.15
11:53PM
0.10
12:10PM
0.11
12:20AM
0.12
12:30PM
0.09
12:48AM
0.15
12:56PM
0.08
1:18AM
0.19
1:25PM
0.08
1:50AM
0.24
1:56PM
0.11
2:21AM
0.32
2:23PM
0.14
2:49AM
0.40
2:21PM
0.17
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:48--5:47--5:45--5:43--
Sunset-8:39--8:42--8:44--8:45--8:47--8:50--8:52--8:53--8:55--8:58--9:00--9:01-
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Rain (mm)
-------------------1110812252-21-----1
Temp. °C89810119997887786787896657999109811119996
Feels °C (?)455897431443442333463-52-1113352665642

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed 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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