The right spot near Portrush. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of Portrush, scored 0–100 for your sport and your ability — with the full 8-day forecast and alerts when your window opens, in the app.
Watersports spots near Portrush
7 beaches within 25 km of Portrush, United Kingdom, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near Portrush today?
The best-scoring spot near Portrush right now is West Strand Beach — 94/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 1 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Portrush
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrush East Strand0.2 km | 0.2 km | 89/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| West Strand Beach1.3 km | 1.3 km | 94/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| White Rocks1.4 km | 1.4 km | 88/100ExcellentSurfing · Intermediate | Surfing · Intermediate |
| Portstewart Strand8.0 km | 8.0 km | 94/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Castlerock Beach10.4 km | 10.4 km | 84/100ExcellentSurfing · Intermediate | Surfing · Intermediate |
| Benone beach15.6 km | 15.6 km | 87/100ExcellentSurfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Whitepark Bay Beach15.7 km | 15.7 km | 89/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Portrush, not driving distance. “Best today” is the highest score across all sports and ability levels at that spot for the current hour, so a spot can rank highly for a discipline you do not do — open the spot page for the full sport × ability breakdown.
Further afield
04 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near Portrush?
There are 7 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of Portrush, United Kingdom, ranging from 0 km to 16 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near Portrush today?
The best-scoring spot near Portrush right now is West Strand Beach — 94/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 1 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near Portrush?
Every spot gets a 0–100 score per sport and per ability level, derived from nearshore wave modelling over seafloor bathymetry plus national met-office wind forecasts — so a beginner and an expert see different scores for the same conditions on the same day. Scores update hourly.