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Portstewart Strand Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
2.7m
peeling
Wind
23kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
rising
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Is Portstewart Strand good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Portstewart Strand: Epic! for surfing — 90/100 for advanced level. Wind 23 kn W · Waves 2.7 m, 11 s · Tide 0.3–-0.5 m. Best window around 14:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Portstewart Strand: 2.4m waves with very strong cross-shore wind. Windsurfing looks Epic! in the early morning, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 16°C / 61°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
82/100Excellent
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Advanced
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
82
/ 100
now · 06
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 84 · 12
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 82
now · 06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.7m
peeling
Wind
25kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
rising
Period
11s
Water
16°C
Swell
NW 326°
Surfing · Advanced
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
76
/ 100
06
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 76 · 06
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Conditions
What's driving the 76
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.8m
closing
Wind
16kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.6m
rising
Period
11s
Water
16°C
Swell
NW 315°
Surfing · Advanced
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
53
/ 100
06
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 77 · 03
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Conditions
What's driving the 53
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.0m
peeling
Wind
13kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.4m
rising
Period
9s
Water
16°C
Swell
N 340°
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03 · Location

In context.

A 2-mile Atlantic strand backed by an ancient dune system, with a sandy-bottom beach break giving lefts and rights, exposed to Atlantic swells, most consistent in spring. Watersports are zoned: swimmers between red/yellow flags, boards, SUPs and kayaks between chequered flags, powered craft only beyond post 10 in summer with a permit. RNLI lifeguards patrol daily in July-August. Rip currents occur; tide floods fast, so cars must leave by the posted time.

Spec sheet
Coords
55.1705°N, 6.7473°W
Facing
N
Nearest
Portstewart
Swell now
NW 323°
Wind now
W 261°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Portstewart Strand today?

Wind at Portstewart Strand today: 23 kn W (gusting 40 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: 2.7 m, 11 s period from NW, peeling 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 00:00 UTC, when conditions score 87/100 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 72/100 today for surfing — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 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, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing 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 (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 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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