Sea weather in Portrush in Northern Ireland All the beach weather in Portrush

All the essential weather information for enjoying the beach in Portrush in Northern Ireland, for swimming, tanning or water sports! Our sea weather data is reliable, easy to read and updated every day.

Weather: When should you go to the beach in Portrush over the next 7 days?

Discover the best moment to go to the beach in Portrush in Northern Ireland this week to enjoy the best weather and calmest sea possible. Our opinion is based on reliable sea weather forecasts in Portrush. You can see full forecasts by clicking on the day you want to see in the table below.

Date Outside temp. Our opinion
Friday 5 December 202541°F to 50°Fnot recommended
Saturday 6 December 202547°F to 50°Fdiscouraged
Sunday 7 December 202543°F to 50°Fdiscouraged
Monday 8 December 202543°F to 49°Fdiscouraged
Tuesday 9 December 202545°F to 49°Fdiscouraged
Wednesday 10 December 202545°F to 49°Fdiscouraged
Thursday 11 December 202543°F to 52°Fnot recommended

Sea Weather: Your daily and hourly sea weather in Portrush

Sea weather on Friday 5 December 2025

On Friday 5 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:35 and will set at 16:00 on the beach(es) of Portrush. The outside temperature will be a high of 50°F t and a low of 41°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.2in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 34.8mph km/h (with gusts up to 37.9mph). Wave height will be up to 8.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)
Perceived temperature1°C (33°F)1°C (34°F)1°C (33°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (33°F)3°C (37°F)6°C (42°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0.1in0in0.1in
Humidity90%92%93%85%83%90%89%93%
Barometric pressure997 hPa997 hPa996 hPa994 hPa988 hPa982 hPa977 hPa976 hPa
Cloud cover81%95%57%100%100%100%100%100%
Heat index5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)
Dew point3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)8°C (46°F)
Wind
Speed22km/h (13mph)21km/h (13mph)23km/h (14mph)26km/h (16mph)44km/h (27mph)56km/h (35mph)51km/h (32mph)26km/h (16mph)
Gusts32km/h (20mph)32km/h (20mph)35km/h (22mph)40km/h (25mph)49km/h (30mph)61km/h (38mph)53km/h (33mph)39km/h (24mph)
Direction 164°
SSE
166°
SSE
158°
SSE
144°
SE
139°
SE
137°
SE
135°
SE
141°
SE
Wind chill1°C (33°F)1°C (34°F)1°C (33°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (33°F)3°C (37°F)6°C (42°F)
Waves
Height2.5m (8.1ft)2.4m (7.7ft)2.2m (7.3ft)2.1m (6.8ft)2.0m (6.5ft)2.1m (7.1ft)2.6m (8.4ft)1.9m (6.3ft)
Direction 313°
NW
310°
NW
311°
NW
311°
NW
312°
NW
309°
NW
310°
NW
311°
NW
Period17.1 sec.16.4 sec.16.0 sec.15.8 sec.15.6 sec.14.7 sec.14.4 sec.6.8 sec.
Significant height0.4m (1.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (2ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.8m (5.9ft)2.0m (6.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)

Sea weather on Saturday 6 December 2025

On Saturday 6 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:36 and will set at 15:59 on the beach(es) of Portrush. The outside temperature will be a high of 50°F t and a low of 47°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 14.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 21.1mph). Wave height will be up to 6.2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (49°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (42°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (45°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity91%92%93%93%94%87%89%88%
Barometric pressure977 hPa978 hPa980 hPa982 hPa985 hPa987 hPa990 hPa993 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%100%100%100%98%38%69%
Heat index9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (49°F)
Dew point7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)
Wind
Speed23km/h (14mph)24km/h (15mph)19km/h (12mph)14km/h (9mph)15km/h (9mph)19km/h (12mph)17km/h (11mph)21km/h (13mph)
Gusts33km/h (21mph)34km/h (21mph)28km/h (17mph)21km/h (13mph)23km/h (14mph)29km/h (18mph)32km/h (20mph)33km/h (21mph)
Direction 163°
SSE
170°
S
169°
SSE
180°
S
194°
SSW
231°
SW
229°
SW
231°
SW
Wind chill5°C (42°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (45°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Waves
Height1.3m (4.3ft)1.1m (3.5ft)1.1m (3.5ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.5m (5.1ft)1.9m (6.1ft)
Direction 307°
NW
308°
NW
306°
NW
301°
WNW
299°
WNW
301°
WNW
298°
WNW
298°
WNW
Period13.4 sec.13.1 sec.12.9 sec.18.9 sec.18.2 sec.17.3 sec.16.5 sec.15.9 sec.
Significant height1.5m (4.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.9m (3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)

Sea weather on Sunday 7 December 2025

On Sunday 7 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:37 and will set at 15:59 on the beach(es) of Portrush. The outside temperature will be a high of 50°F t and a low of 43°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.1in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 14.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 24.9mph). Wave height will be up to 5.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature10°C (50°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)
Perceived temperature7°C (45°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0.1in0in0in0in
Humidity90%91%93%89%91%86%80%82%
Barometric pressure995 hPa996 hPa995 hPa995 hPa993 hPa994 hPa997 hPa999 hPa
Cloud cover78%55%55%47%100%82%98%7%
Heat index10°C (50°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)
Dew point8°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)
Wind
Speed18km/h (11mph)16km/h (10mph)15km/h (9mph)21km/h (13mph)21km/h (13mph)20km/h (13mph)24km/h (15mph)19km/h (12mph)
Gusts28km/h (17mph)27km/h (17mph)24km/h (15mph)34km/h (21mph)33km/h (20mph)32km/h (20mph)40km/h (25mph)32km/h (20mph)
Direction 221°
SW
202°
SSW
163°
SSE
147°
SSE
142°
SE
234°
SW
251°
WSW
237°
WSW
Wind chill7°C (45°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)
Waves
Height1.7m (5.5ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.2m (4.0ft)1.0m (3.4ft)1.0m (3.1ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.2m (4.0ft)
Direction 294°
WNW
295°
WNW
296°
WNW
291°
WNW
298°
WNW
293°
WNW
294°
WNW
295°
WNW
Period15.3 sec.14.7 sec.14.4 sec.13.9 sec.14.0 sec.13.8 sec.3.7 sec.13.0 sec.
Significant height0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (2ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.3m (1ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.4m (4.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)

Sea weather on Monday 8 December 2025

On Monday 8 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:39 and will set at 15:58 on the beach(es) of Portrush. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 43°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 18.6mph km/h (with gusts up to 28mph). Wave height will be up to 5.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (37°F)1°C (34°F)3°C (37°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity89%89%88%87%84%83%92%92%
Barometric pressure1000 hPa1000 hPa998 hPa999 hPa1000 hPa1001 hPa1002 hPa1001 hPa
Cloud cover0%9%100%16%36%16%44%31%
Heat index6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)
Dew point4°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)
Wind
Speed18km/h (11mph)26km/h (16mph)30km/h (19mph)23km/h (14mph)23km/h (14mph)17km/h (11mph)20km/h (12mph)16km/h (10mph)
Gusts32km/h (20mph)30km/h (19mph)45km/h (28mph)38km/h (24mph)35km/h (22mph)30km/h (19mph)35km/h (22mph)30km/h (18mph)
Direction 174°
S
164°
SSE
164°
SSE
190°
S
200°
SSW
183°
S
175°
S
166°
SSE
Wind chill3°C (37°F)1°C (34°F)3°C (37°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)
Waves
Height1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (4.0ft)1.2m (3.8ft)1.1m (3.5ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.4m (4.7ft)1.6m (5.3ft)1.7m (5.4ft)
Direction 295°
WNW
288°
WNW
291°
WNW
309°
NW
309°
NW
308°
NW
305°
NW
305°
NW
Period12.9 sec.7.8 sec.11.1 sec.10.1 sec.20.5 sec.19.2 sec.17.8 sec.17.5 sec.
Significant height1.3m (4.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)

Sea weather on Tuesday 9 December 2025

On Tuesday 9 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:40 and will set at 15:58 on the beach(es) of Portrush. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 45°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.1in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 14.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 23.6mph). Wave height will be up to 6.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (42°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity92%93%93%91%90%95%94%93%
Barometric pressure1001 hPa1001 hPa1000 hPa999 hPa997 hPa994 hPa992 hPa991 hPa
Cloud cover89%58%64%100%100%100%100%100%
Heat index7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)
Dew point6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)
Wind
Speed18km/h (11mph)22km/h (14mph)24km/h (15mph)15km/h (9mph)9km/h (5mph)8km/h (5mph)20km/h (13mph)15km/h (9mph)
Gusts32km/h (20mph)36km/h (23mph)38km/h (24mph)25km/h (15mph)14km/h (9mph)13km/h (8mph)31km/h (19mph)22km/h (13mph)
Direction 159°
SSE
166°
SSE
163°
SSE
163°
SSE
128°
SE
81°
E
44°
NE
21°
NNE
Wind chill3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (42°F)
Waves
Height1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.1ft)1.5m (5.0ft)1.5m (4.8ft)1.4m (4.7ft)2.0m (6.6ft)1.7m (5.7ft)2.1m (6.8ft)
Direction 305°
NW
301°
WNW
303°
WNW
300°
WNW
300°
WNW
300°
WNW
296°
WNW
296°
WNW
Period17.4 sec.16.9 sec.16.9 sec.16.6 sec.16.2 sec.15.8 sec.15.2 sec.14.7 sec.
Significant height0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (2ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.4m (1.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)2.0m (6.6ft)1.4m (4.6ft)2.3m (7.5ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)

Sea weather on Wednesday 10 December 2025

On Wednesday 10 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:41 and will set at 15:58 on the beach(es) of Portrush. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 45°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 19.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 23.6mph). Wave height will be up to 8.2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)
Perceived temperature6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity94%93%89%88%92%83%83%86%
Barometric pressure992 hPa993 hPa994 hPa995 hPa995 hPa997 hPa1001 hPa1004 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%89%83%100%75%35%13%
Heat index8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)
Dew point7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)6°C (44°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)
Wind
Speed13km/h (8mph)25km/h (15mph)23km/h (15mph)15km/h (9mph)14km/h (9mph)32km/h (20mph)31km/h (19mph)20km/h (13mph)
Gusts19km/h (12mph)35km/h (22mph)34km/h (21mph)24km/h (15mph)21km/h (13mph)37km/h (23mph)38km/h (24mph)34km/h (21mph)
Direction 312°
NW
261°
W
247°
WSW
207°
SSW
204°
SSW
254°
WSW
245°
WSW
214°
SW
Wind chill6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)
Waves
Height2.5m (8.3ft)1.8m (5.8ft)2.0m (6.6ft)1.8m (6.0ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.7m (5.6ft)
Direction 134°
SE
292°
WNW
291°
WNW
292°
WNW
294°
WNW
296°
WNW
295°
WNW
295°
WNW
Period14.4 sec.7.6 sec.13.1 sec.13.2 sec.13.2 sec.13.0 sec.12.2 sec.11.9 sec.
Significant height2.8m (9.2ft)2.2m (7.2ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.9m (3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)

Sea weather on Thursday 11 December 2025

On Thursday 11 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:42 and will set at 15:57 on the beach(es) of Portrush. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 43°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 27.3mph km/h (with gusts up to 31.7mph). Wave height will be up to 5.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature6°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (47°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (49°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity91%89%89%88%86%87%88%87%
Barometric pressure1005 hPa1005 hPa1003 hPa1003 hPa1001 hPa1000 hPa1001 hPa1004 hPa
Cloud cover58%100%100%100%100%100%92%73%
Heat index6°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (47°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (49°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)
Dew point5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)
Wind
Speed22km/h (14mph)24km/h (15mph)31km/h (19mph)39km/h (24mph)42km/h (26mph)44km/h (28mph)34km/h (21mph)20km/h (13mph)
Gusts34km/h (21mph)37km/h (23mph)47km/h (29mph)41km/h (25mph)43km/h (27mph)51km/h (32mph)39km/h (24mph)34km/h (21mph)
Direction 177°
S
163°
SSE
165°
SSE
172°
S
176°
S
175°
S
184°
S
173°
S
Wind chill3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)
Waves
Height1.7m (5.6ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.8m (5.8ft)1.7m (5.7ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.7m (5.5ft)1.5m (5.1ft)1.5m (4.9ft)
Direction 295°
WNW
297°
WNW
298°
WNW
299°
WNW
296°
WNW
295°
WNW
293°
WNW
293°
WNW
Period11.9 sec.11.9 sec.12.2 sec.12.2 sec.11.8 sec.11.2 sec.11.7 sec.12.2 sec.
Significant height0.9m (3ft)0.9m (3ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.9m (3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)

Sea weather chart over the next 7 days

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