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: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to heavy rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to heavy rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 8 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 8 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 9 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 9 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 10 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 10 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 11 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Monday 11 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Tuesday 12 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Tuesday 12 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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 09:00 shows you what you will see from 09:00 to 10:00.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and 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.
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 occasional rain, turning persistent later.
Today:
A cloudy morning with some patchy rain. This afternoon will be cloudy with widespread rain extending northeast, occasionally heavy across County Down. Strong winds developing along the east coast. Less cold than of late. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy this evening with rain. Drier weather will spread from the southwest across all parts in the early hours. Windy with southeasterly gales along the east coast at first. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Thursday:
A mostly dry start but further rain will extend northeast across all areas for a time. Drier and clearer weather following on by late afternoon. Feeling much milder. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Remaining unsettled with further spells of rain, but some drier weather too. Windy at times but remaining reasonably mild.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
This period is likely to often be unsettled with areas of low pressure tracking northeastwards close to or over the UK. This means bands of rain moving in from the west or southwest, interspersed with brighter showery conditions. As such, the wettest weather is likely to be across western high ground, though all parts could see some heavy rain at times. There is a greater than normal likelihood of periods of very windy weather too. Potential for a drier spell of weather to develop for a time around mid-month, particularly in the south, with frost and fog more prevalent. Overall, a relatively mild period for the UK, with above average temperatures more likely than not, especially so in the south and west.
Updated:
Most likely to be unsettled with further bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the west and northwest. The chance of a colder spell of weather, with hazard such as snow and ice, does increase later in December and into the New Year period. However, conditions are more likely to remain generally mild and wet.
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