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RNKI rescue craft, DownhillDownhill Strand, Causeway Coast and Glens District

Causeway Coast and Glens District beaches

Which Causeway Coast and Glens District beach is best right now? 4 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 7:38 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. RNKI rescue craft, Downhill13.6Poorlater

    Downhill Strand

    Causeway Coast and Glens District

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    8°C46°F
    Water
    12°C53°F
    Wind
    11 km/h7 mph
    Waves
    0.7 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 1.5
  2. East Strand, Portrush22.1Poorlater

    East Strand

    Causeway Coast and Glens District

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    9°C48°F
    Water
    13°C56°F
    Wind
    21 km/h13 mph
    Waves
    0.9 m3 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 1.2
  3. Castlerock beach looking towards Portstewart Never a crowded strand, Castlerock on a warm July day.31.9Poorlater

    Castlerock Beach

    Causeway Coast and Glens District

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    8°C46°F
    Water
    12°C54°F
    Wind
    21 km/h13 mph
    Waves
    0.9 m3 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 1.3

Causeway Coast and Glens District today

It is dark across Causeway Coast and Glens District right now: 0 of 4 scored beaches look good later, water is 12 to 13°C53 to 56°F. Read at 7:38 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Western Causeway Coast and Glens District

2 of 2 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.8PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Downhill Strand, 3.6
Water
12°C54°F
Wind
16 km/h10 mph
Waves
0.8 m3 ft

Eastern Causeway Coast and Glens District

2 of 2 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.0PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: East Strand, 2.1
Water
13°C55°F
Wind
21 km/h13 mph
Waves
0.9 m3 ft
  • Warmest water

    13°C56°F

    East Strand

    Causeway Coast and Glens District. 1.0°1.8° above the Causeway Coast and Glens District average. Score 2.1 Poor.

  • Calmest sea

    0.7 m2 ft waves

    Downhill Strand

    Causeway Coast and Glens District. Wind 11 km/h7 mph.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 6 pm (2.4); the weakest is 10 am (0.9).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Causeway Coast and Glens District beaches

Every Causeway Coast and Glens District beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

4 beaches listed · 4 of 4 scored live

  1. RNKI rescue craft, Downhill

    Downhill Strand

    Causeway Coast and Glens District

    3.6Poorlater

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. East Strand, Portrush

    East Strand

    Causeway Coast and Glens District

    2.1Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. Castlerock beach looking towards Portstewart Never a crowded strand, Castlerock on a warm July day.

    Castlerock Beach

    Causeway Coast and Glens District

    1.9Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  4. Portstewart Strand, Co. Derry / Londonderry This beach belongs to the National Trust

    Portstewart Strand

    Causeway Coast and Glens District

    1.9Poorlater

    Small waves, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Causeway Coast and Glens District beaches with live score pins

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Causeway Coast and Glens District beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Causeway Coast and Glens District right now?

Downhill Strand has the top Beach Score later: 3.6 Poor, with 11 km/h (7 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Causeway Coast and Glens District today?

Sea water is 12 to 13°C (53 to 56°F) across the 4 scored beaches. The warmest is East Strand, at 13°C (56°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Causeway Coast and Glens District right now?

Downhill Strand has the smallest waves, at 0.7 m (2 ft) with 11 km/h (7 mph) of wind.

Which Causeway Coast and Glens District beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Causeway Coast and Glens District today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 2.4 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Causeway Coast and Glens District?

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Causeway Coast and Glens District?

All 4 beaches in our data for Causeway Coast and Glens District are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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