Ballycastle Surf Forecast
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About Ballycastle
Ballycastle sits at the north-east corner of Antrim, with Rathlin Island visible offshore. The beach is a sheltered north-east-facing bay - a different swell window from the rest of the north Antrim coast, picking up N or NE swells that wrap around the headland.
The bay is forgiving and family-friendly, and the town itself is one of the loveliest on the Antrim coast - it's also the ferry port for Rathlin Island. The surf scene is small and local; not a destination spot, but a reliable option when the right wind window opens up.
Type
Beach break · sheltered N–NE-facing bay
Best swell
N–NE (350–50°), 0.5–2.0m
Best wind
S–SW (offshore), 155–225°
Best tide
Works most tides · mid is best
Best period
7–13s
Skill level
Beginner-friendly
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Seafront car parks in town
Hazards & Notes
- Narrow swell window - often flat when north Antrim is firing
- Ferry traffic from the harbour - keep clear of the channel
- Watch the rocks at the headland ends of the bay
- Cold water year-round
14-Day Forecast
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