
Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Reef surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,440 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magheraroarty Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | W 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
92 | 153 | 81 | 46 | 40 | 57 | 80 | 96 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 82 | 110 | 107 | 58 | 53 | 72 | 470 | 520 | 1220 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:59PM3.51m | 10:21AM2.91m | 10:43PM3.25m | 11:07AM2.74m | 11:30PM2.96m | 11:57AM2.57m | 00:22AM2.68m | 12:57PM2.45m | 1:26AM2.47m | 2:10PM2.39m | 2:43AM2.37m | 3:27PM2.44m | 3:58AM2.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:13AM0.30m | 4:16PM0.38m | 4:58AM0.52m | 5:03PM0.63m | 5:45AM0.76m | 5:57PM0.88m | 6:39AM0.97m | 7:02PM1.09m | 7:44AM1.12m | 8:22PM1.20m | 8:57AM1.16m | 9:40PM1.18m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | 10:00 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 8 | NW 6 | — | — | — |
26 | 7 | 81 | 46 | 40 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 47 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 58 | 12 | 72 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | W 8 | W 19 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 21 | — | 11 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — |
2 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | NW 6 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 |
92 | 153 | — | — | 35 | 48 | 80 | 96 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 82 | 110 | 107 | — | 53 | — | 470 | 520 | 1220 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 350 | 342 | 65 | 350 | 65 | 164 | 1090 | 182 | 330 | 528 | 311 | 395 | 434 | 65 | 59 | 357 | 422 | 486 | 1252 | 68 |
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Information about the Magheraroarty Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Magheraroarty Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Magheraroarty Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magheraroarty Reef 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 (Magheraroarty Reef) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Magheraroarty Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Magheroarty Reef is 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Letterkenny. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Letterkenny. Letterkenny has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










