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Portstewart Strand conditions today

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
1.2m
crumbling
Wind
14kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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Today at Portstewart Strand: Excellent for kite foiling — 84/100 for advanced level. Wind 14 kn NW · Waves 1.2 m, 7 s · Tide 0.0–-0.9 m. Best window around 16:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Portstewart Strand: 1.2m waves with moderate onshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Outstanding in the afternoon, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 17°C / 63°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
83/100Outstanding
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

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Outstanding
83
/ 100
now · 12am
Today · 24-hour forecast
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 83
now · 12am
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.2m
crumbling
Wind
13kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Period
7s
Water
17°C
Swell
NW 329°

Scores combine swell, wind, tide and bathymetry. Today is free for everyone — the next 7 days at hourly resolution live in the 4Shor app.

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03 · Location

In context.

Portstewart Strand is one of more than 2,500 European locations in the 4Shor library. We model how waves will break at this exact piece of coast — combining bathymetry, swell, wind, tide, man-made and natural water obstacles— so you don't have to interpret raw data to know whether it's on.

Spec sheet
Coords
55.1705°N, 6.7473°W
Facing
N
Nearest
Portstewart
Swell now
NW 329°
Wind now
NW 334°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayak
  • Canoe
  • Swim

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Portstewart Strand good for surfing today?

Portstewart Strand scores 52/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Fair. Wind 14 kn NW · Waves 1.2 m, 7 s · Tide 0.0–-0.9 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Portstewart Strand today?

Wind at Portstewart Strand today: 14 kn NW (gusting 22 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Portstewart Strand today?

Waves at Portstewart Strand today: 1.2 m, 7 s period from NW, crumbling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Portstewart Strand today?

The best window for surfing at Portstewart Strand today is around 05:00 UTC, when conditions score 52/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Portstewart Strand suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Portstewart Strand scores 47/100 today for surfing — Fair. A score of 60–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent; below 40 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Portstewart Strand?

Portstewart Strand is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Portstewart Strand?

Portstewart Strand is a coastal location near Portstewart in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Portstewart Strand?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Portstewart Strand, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent; 60–79 is Good; below 40 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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Personalised scores for Portstewart Strand and more than 2,500 European locations — derived from the seabed up, alerted up to 8 days before the window opens.