Portrush, Whiterocks (Beach) (County Antrim) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Monday 3 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Monday 3 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Tuesday 4 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Tuesday 4 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Wednesday 5 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Wednesday 5 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Thursday 6 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; No pollen data.Thursday 6 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; No pollen data.
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Friday 7 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Friday 7 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
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Saturday 8 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Saturday 8 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Portrush, Whiterocks (Beach)
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Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 9am shows you what you will see from 9am to 10am.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Forecast row information
Tide times
Time Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Portrush tidal station which is 2.3 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
UK video forecast
Northern Ireland weather forecast
Headline:
Cloudy with rain or drizzle on Sunday.
This Evening and Tonight:
Dry with some late sunshine across Northern Ireland at first. Staying dry for most places, but cloud and patchy drizzle spread into northern Derry and Antrim through the early hours Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Sunday:
It will be mostly cloudy on Sunday with some outbreaks of light rain. Drier and brighter towards County Down. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Cloud and light rain clearing south early Monday afternoon, dry and sunny behind. Rain, heavy at times, pushing southeast Tuesday morning, sunny and dry behind. Scattered showers Wednesday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
The first part of the period most likely characterised by showers sometimes blustery, occasionally heavy with thunderstorms, sometimes forming larger bands of rain. Showers most often across north-western areas but all areas likely to see some, generally lighter in the south with a good deal of brighter spells around these. Temperatures rather cool. Into the new week the outlook becomes uncertain though most likely an increased potential for periods of rain breaking into showers to spread from the west with fresh or strong winds at times. The southeast of the UK will probably continue to be drier with western areas more likely seeing the most rainfall. Temperatures mainly around normal, feeling cool in the west with best chance of warmer temperatures in the east.
Updated:
There is a slight shift of the most favoured regime from more unsettled to settled conditions through this period, though by relatively small margins, this linked to a slight trend towards drier and warmer conditions especially in the south as the period progresses. On balance, it is probable that a continuation of variable, slow moving weather patterns are likely through much of June, with high pressure becoming more dominant from the west late on. Temperatures are most likely to be around or above normal.
Updated:
Nearest forecasts
- Royal Portrush Golf Club 0.7 miles
- Portrush (Coleraine) 1.7 miles
- Portrush 1.8 miles
- Portrush - Mill (West) Strand (Beach) 1.8 miles
- Portrush (Beach) 2.0 miles
- Mill Rest Youth Hostel 3.4 miles
- Bushmills 3.4 miles
- Portrush - Curran (East) Strand (Beach) 3.5 miles
- Giants Causeway 4.0 miles
- Portstewart 4.5 miles