
Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magheraroarty Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
The first surfable waves we’re looking at are for Magheraroarty Strand, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 60°F.
The first real action is on Friday the 24th of July, but it's a no-go. It's a messy 6ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, combined energy around 466 (moderate), but a 30 km/h cross-offshore wind from the WSW is just making a mess of it. The afternoon is even worse with the wind picking up to 35 km/h. The call is "poor surf conditions" and I've got to agree, it's not worth paddling out.
Now, Saturday the 25th of July is a different story. We're looking at a solid 10ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, combined energy of 1559 (strong). The wind is howling from the W at 30 km/h in the morning, but it's a cross-shore, so it's keeping things a bit more manageable. But here's the thing – the data says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That's a serious call. If you're an expert and you know this spot, maybe you have a look, but for everyone else, this is a day to watch from the sand. The afternoon drops to 8ft but still too big for most.
Sunday the 26th of July is more of the same, with a 10ft swell and a 10-second period, combined energy at 1623 (strong). Again, the wind is cross-shore from the W at 35 km/h, making it lumpy, but the data is clear: this swell is too big for this break. Experts only, and even then, be careful.
The wind backs off a little on Monday the 27th of July, but the swell drops to 6ft in the morning from the WNW with a 10-second period, combined energy of 823 (moderate). The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW at 35 km/h, which cleans it up. The data says "marginal surf forecast" in the morning, but the afternoon gets a better rating with a 7ft swell from the W. It's still a bit much for this break, but at least it's clean.
From Tuesday the 28th of July onwards, it's a slow fade. The swell drops off to almost nothing, with a 20 km/h cross-offshore wind keeping it clean on Tuesday afternoon, but it's only 6ft and the energy is just 458. The rest of the week is a mix of tiny, weak swell and onshore winds. Wednesday the 29th has 4ft and 4ft, with a bit of a cross-offshore breeze, but it's "very ordinary." Thursday the 30th of July morning is glassy with a 3ft swell, but it's just not enough to get excited about.
The long-range forecast from the 1st of August through the 7th of August is pretty grim. We're looking at swell heights of 0.7ft to 5ft, mostly with onshore or cross-on winds, and the combined energy is low. The data is consistently calling it "poor surf conditions." There's a bit of a bump on the 8th of August, with a 4ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is onshore, making it choppy and unappealing.
So, the standout here? Honestly, there isn't a clear winner. The Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July have the biggest swell, but it's too big for this spot. The cleanest conditions are on the Thursday the 30th of July morning, but the swell is weak. If you're desperate, Thursday morning is your best bet for a glassy, clean, but small session. The rest of the 16-day window is a flat spell, so enjoy the time off.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
466 | 402 | 587 | 1591 | 1628 | 1308 | 1578 | 1491 | 1053 | 770 | 750 | 92 | 396 | 471 | 443 | 181 | 141 | 111 | 94 | 73 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:27PM2.44m | 3:58AM2.40m | 4:32PM2.58m | 4:56AM2.52m | 5:21PM2.76m | 5:41AM2.66m | 6:02PM2.94m | 6:18AM2.80m | 6:38PM3.11m | 6:52AM2.91m | 7:12PM3.26m | 7:25AM2.99m | 7:44PM3.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM1.18m | 10:03AM1.10m | 10:42PM1.06m | 10:56AM0.96m | 11:30PM0.90m | 11:39AM0.78m | 00:10AM0.73m | 12:16PM0.60m | 00:46AM0.58m | 12:50PM0.45m | 1:20AM0.46m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:52AM0.37m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | 1628 | — | 4 | 40 | 188 | 206 | 161 | 92 | 60 | 40 | 443 | 181 | 141 | 111 | 94 | 73 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 206 | — | — | 60 | — | 22 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 40 | 57 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 |
466 | 402 | 587 | 1591 | — | 1308 | 1578 | 1491 | 1053 | 770 | 750 | 523 | 396 | 471 | 346 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 372 | 1216 | 66 | 1147 | 345 | 66 | 433 | 433 | 36 | 13 | 35 | 47 | 141 | 96 | 20 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 9 |
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Information about the Magheraroarty Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Magheraroarty Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Magheraroarty Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magheraroarty Strand 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 Strand) 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 Strand 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 Strand is 35 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.










