Surf Forecasts:
Maghermore surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSE swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maghermore this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maghermore in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maghermore over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, I’m looking at the charts for Maghermore and I’m not gonna lie to you – it’s flat. Proper flat. We’re staring down the barrel of a long, dry spell. For the first ten days, from the 20th of August right through to the 29th, there’s nothing doing. The swell is barely a whisper, mostly ankle-snappers below 0.3 ft, and the wind is never playing ball. You’ll see a lot of cross-off and onshore slop, but even with the odd clean window, there’s just no wave energy to work with. The combined energy figures are absolutely tiny, often in the single digits (4 to 36), which tells you all you need to know. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual. You’d be better off polishing your board than getting your hopes up.
Then we get to the 1st of September. Finally, a pulse of life. Tuesday morning sees a 3 ft swell from the south, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is offshore from the west at 15 km/h, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy jumps to 81, which is still weak but it’s the best we’ve seen. It’s surfable, but the conditions are still only ordinary. Tuesday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SSW, and the energy kicks up to 423 (moderate). The wind goes cross-offshore from the WSW at 15 km/h, keeping things clean. This is our standout. That 5 ft is a bit meaty for beginners, but it’s the only real window of decent surf. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 64°F.
After that brief burst, it’s back to the doldrums. From the 2nd of September onwards, the swell drops away again, back to 0.3 ft and 0.7 ft, with the energy falling back to single digits. The wind stays offshore now and then, but there’s nothing to push you down the line. The 4th of September sees a bit of a cross-shore mess with 2 ft, but it’s not worth the paddle.
So, if you’re desperate, you’ve got one shot: Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning might be the pick of it for a few small, clean ones. The afternoon has more size but it’s a bit of a gamble. Otherwise, keep the wax in the wrapper. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | NNE 5 | N 5 | S 14 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | E 4 | SE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 7 |
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 kJ | 4 | 32 | 34 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 21 | 6 | 72 | 61 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.39m | 6:23AM1.39m | 6:54PM1.39m | 7:44AM1.36m | 8:11PM1.44m | 8:57AM1.39m | 9:14PM1.54m | 9:51AM1.45m | 10:03PM1.66m | 10:34AM1.52m | 10:42PM1.77m | 11:12AM1.57m | 11:18PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55AM0.64m | 11:27PM0.67m | 12:08PM0.74m | 00:57AM0.71m | 1:31PM0.75m | 2:18AM0.66m | 2:36PM0.68m | 3:16AM0.56m | 3:22PM0.57m | 3:59AM0.44m | 4:00PM0.46m | 4:36AM0.31m | 4:33PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 4 | S 12 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | S 13 | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 13 | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 32 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 72 | 61 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 837 | 192 | 103 | 228 | 122 | 223 | 282 | 113 | 113 | 246 | 113 | 220 | 227 | 220 | 281 | 227 | 220 | 220 | 187 | 105 |
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The above surf forecast table for Maghermore provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maghermore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maghermore surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Maghermore) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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