The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea
Content anchor
RSS

Portrush East Strand Beach

Portrush East beach

This beach stretches from Portrush town to Whiterocks and is backed by an extensive dune system. East Strand is popular with surfers of all abilities. The beach is backed by a large car park.

sandcastle.gif
To find RNLI lifeguarded beaches while you’re out and about, download our free Beach Finder app. The app features live weather, safety advice and some cool fun stuff too!
 

 

Lifeguard season dates

Daily
23 June–2 September

Latest news from this beach

See more news for Portrush East Strand Beach

Beach location

Map of location View full map

Forecasts for Portrush East Strand Beach

  • Wednesday
  • Sunny intervals
  • Minimum:
    11°C
  • Maximum:
    16°C
  • Thursday
  • (White) Medium-level cloud
  • Minimum:
    12°C
  • Maximum:
    16°C
  • Friday
  • Heavy rain
  • Minimum:
    11°C
  • Maximum:
    14°C
  • Saturday
  • Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Minimum:
    11°C
  • Maximum:
    14°C
  • Sunday
  • Light rain
  • Minimum:
    11°C
  • Maximum:
    12°C

This is the tide forecast for Portrush.

Wednesday 19/6

Tide chart Tide scale
High 04:00 1.7m
Low 10:40 0.7m
High 16:43 1.7m
Low 22:07 0.7m
  • First Light: 03:42
  • Sunrise: 04:42
  • Sunset: 22:13
  • Last Light: 23:13

Thursday 20/6

Tide chart Tide scale
High 04:49 1.8m
Low 11:15 0.6m
High 17:25 1.8m
Low 22:59 0.6m
  • First Light: 03:43
  • Sunrise: 04:43
  • Sunset: 22:13
  • Last Light: 23:13

Friday 21/6

Tide chart Tide scale
High 05:36 1.9m
Low 11:50 0.5m
High 18:06 2m
Low 23:48 0.5m
  • First Light: 03:43
  • Sunrise: 04:43
  • Sunset: 22:13
  • Last Light: 23:13

This is the surf forecast for Portrush.

    Swell Rating Prob Height Period Dir
Wed 19/6 6am 100 3ft 11secs 101.79
Noon 100 3.5ft 11secs 103.78
6pm 100 4ft 11secs 106.89
Thu 20/6 6am 100 4ft 12secs 110.38
Noon 100 4ft 12secs 112.56
6pm 100 3.5ft 12secs 112.27
Fri 21/6 6am 100 3ft 11secs 113.02
Noon 100 2.5ft 10secs 112.42
6pm 100 2.5ft 10secs 111.18
  • Wednesday
  • 00:00
  • 7
  • 06:00
  • 9
  • 12:00
  • 10
  • 18:00
  • 7
  • Thursday
  • 00:00
  • 5
  • 06:00
  • 8
  • 12:00
  • 10
  • 18:00
  • 7
  • Friday
  • 00:00
  • 7
  • 06:00
  • 9
  • 12:00
  • 9
  • 18:00
  • 8
  • Saturday
  • 00:00
  • 12
  • 06:00
  • 15
  • 12:00
  • 13
  • 18:00
  • 15
  • Sunday
  • 00:00
  • 16
  • 06:00
  • 20
  • 12:00
  • 22
  • 18:00
  • 23

  • Wherever possible, swim at a lifeguarded beach. Go to goodbeachguide.co.uk to search for listings throughout the UK, or find a lifeguarded beach in the Republic of Ireland on the Irish Water Safety website.

  • Always read and obey the safety signs, usually found at the entrance to the beach. These will help you avoid potential hazards on the beach and identify the safest areas for swimming.

  • When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them – this area is patrolled by lifeguards.

  • Never swim alone.

  • If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help.

  • If you see someone in difficulty, don't attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard, or, if you can't see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

  • If you are hiring equipment for a surfsport, try to do so from a member of the Surf Hire Safety Scheme. Scheme members check equipment regularly for damage, rent out equipment suitable to your ability and offer safety advice for the local area. Read more or find an outlet.

Lifeguard giving advice. Photo: Julian Calverley

In many ways, it's a dream job – spending your working hours on the beach, with the possibility of being a lifesaver.

But there's a lot more to being an RNLI lifeguard than fun on the sand. You must hold and maintain a valid surf lifesaving qualification, pass regular fitness and competency tests through our lifeguard training, and be willing and able to take on the responsibility of keeping hundreds, perhaps thousands, of beachgoers safe.

Have you got what it takes?
If you're a qualified lifeguard and want to put your lifesaving skills to good use, check our recruitment site for seasonal and volunteering opportunities.

 

 

Out on a shout

Our lifeboat crews launch 24 times a day on average. Find out which station has launched near you around the UK and Republic of Ireland. View shouts.

Shouts