West Strand Beach Swimming Forecast
Portrush · United Kingdom
West Strand Beach scores 75/100 for swimming 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 swimming score by ability
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 swimming forecast is in the app.
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