Surf Forecasts:
Maghermore surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, S swell with 50 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maghermore this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maghermore in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maghermore over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at Maghermore here for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, my friend, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast just doesn’t have much to get excited about. There’s plenty of clean, glassy conditions on offer, but the swell is sadly lacking. We’ve got a long run of days where the waves are just too small to bother paddling out, and the scores reflect that.
Water temperature is sitting at 63°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but that’s about the only silver lining.
For the first week, from Saturday 29th August right through to Friday 4th September, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf. The swell heights hover around 0.3ft to 3ft, with periods mostly under 8 seconds, so it’s pretty much flat or just ankle-biters. The combined energy is very low, mostly under 50 (e.g., 19, 48, 24). There’s a bit of a pulse on Sunday 6th September morning, with a 5ft swell from the south and a 6-second period, pushing the combined energy to 170 (moderate), but even then, the conditions are still described as poor. It’s a bit of a tease.
The best bet, if you’re desperate, is looking at the very end of the run. Sunday 13th September afternoon shows a 0.3ft swell from the south with a 15-second period, and a strong offshore wind from the west at 25 mph. The combined energy is only 7 (weak), but that long period means the tiny swell might have a little more shape. Still, it’s a very long shot and only for those who really need to get wet.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, the surf is just not happening. Maghermore is an inconsistent spot, and this run proves it. Keep your board in the car, but don’t hold your breath. The forecast might change, but for now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 4 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 5 | S 6 | S 4 | S 5 | S 16 | S 16 | S 6 | S 15 | S 5 | S 6 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
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 kJ | 13 | 24 | 40 | 24 | 17 | 33 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:59PM1.65m | 00:57AM1.97m | 1:34PM1.64m | 1:29AM1.93m | 2:09PM1.61m | 2:04AM1.86m | 2:45PM1.57m | 2:43AM1.76m | 3:27PM1.51m | 3:36AM1.64m | 4:23PM1.45m | 4:54AM1.54m | 5:38PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.15m | 6:47AM-0.01m | 6:48PM0.14m | 7:22AM0.00m | 7:27PM0.17m | 8:00AM0.07m | 8:08PM0.23m | 8:42AM0.19m | 8:55PM0.32m | 9:30AM0.34m | 9:50PM0.42m | 10:28AM0.49m | 10:59PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | N 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 6 | S 7 | S 5 | S 6 | S 15 | SSW 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 24 | 40 | — | 6 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 4 | NNE 3 | — | S 7 | S 12 | N 5 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | S 9 | S 4 | W 3 | NW 4 | WSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | 24 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 1 | — | 7 | 8 | 7 | 75 | 75 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 114 | 102 | 227 | 278 | 403 | 276 | 102 | 167 | 233 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 254 | 182 | 499 | 1039 | 549 | 548 | 518 | 165 |
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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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