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West Strand Beach Kayak Forecast

Portrush · United Kingdom

West Strand Beach scores 77/100 for kayak today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces W. A wide, Blue Flag sandy beach in Portrush town, sheltered to the east by the harbour and promenade, facing west into Atlantic swells. The sandy beach break offers lefts and rights at all tides, suiting all levels, while a left-hand reef at the west corner works best at mid-to-high tide for experienced surfers. Also used for kitesurfing, windsurfing and paddleboarding. RNLI lifeguards patrol daily in July-August. Summer surf is often flat.

Today's kayak score by ability

beginner
40/100Poor
intermediate
71/100Good
advanced
75/100Good
expert
77/100Good

Today's conditions at West Strand Beach

Wave
1.2 m
Wind
11 kn
Water temp
16°C
Facing
W

Scores are today's peak across the day, from 4Shor ShorSense™ — modelled per spot on our high-resolution European seabed map. The full 8-day kayak forecast is in the app.

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