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Whiterocks Beach — United Kingdom
Cold-water coast

Whiterocks Beach

Portrush, Northern Ireland · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Local gemEurope

Golden surf sand beneath dazzling white limestone cliffs, riddled with caves and arches on the Causeway Coast.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 14°C at Whiterocks Beach (Portrush, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom) in high summer; the season runs Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature
~14°C in the warm season
Water
Cool, clear Atlantic blue
Sand
Golden sand below white cliffs
Swimming
Lively swell; a surf and horse-riding beach
Surf
Reliable beach-break on the Causeway Coast
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Golden sand beneath sculpted white limestone cliffs on the Causeway Coast
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Region
Europe

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Whiterocks Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Whiterocks Beach?

Whiterocks Beach is at Portrush, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Whiterocks Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Whiterocks Beach reaches about 14°C. Cool, clear Atlantic blue.

When is the best time to visit Whiterocks Beach?

The best time to visit Whiterocks Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Whiterocks Beach have?

Whiterocks Beach has golden sand below white cliffs.

Is Whiterocks Beach good for swimming?

Lively swell; a surf and horse-riding beach.

Can you surf at Whiterocks Beach?

Reliable beach-break on the Causeway Coast.

Photo: Giorgio Galeotti (CC BY 4.0) · source