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 Whitepark Bay Beach — 97/100 for wing foiling at expert level, 16 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Portrush
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrush East Strand | 0.2 km | 93/100Epic! | Wing Foiling · expert |
| West Strand Beach | 1.3 km | 79/100Good | Windsurfing · advanced |
| White Rocks | 1.4 km | 93/100Epic! | Wing Foiling · expert |
| Portstewart Strand | 8.0 km | 93/100Epic! | Wing Foiling · expert |
| Castlerock Beach | 10.4 km | 90/100Epic! | Windsurfing · expert |
| Benone beach | 15.6 km | 93/100Epic! | Wing Foiling · expert |
| Whitepark Bay Beach | 15.7 km | 97/100Epic! | Wing 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
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 Whitepark Bay Beach — 97/100 for wing foiling at expert level, 16 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.