Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
14.9°C
2.2° 

Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 9,267 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 6th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 6th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 10th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:49PM2.98m
4:26AM2.74m
4:43PM3.25m
5:12AM2.97m
5:26PM3.45m
5:51AM3.17m
6:05PM3.57m
6:26AM3.31m
6:40PM3.60m
6:59AM3.39m
7:13PM3.54m
7:30AM3.40m
7:45PM3.41m
Low Tide
9:21AM0.87m
10:14PM0.59m
10:19AM0.60m
11:01PM0.33m
11:05AM0.36m
11:39PM0.14m
11:45AM0.18m
00:14AM0.02m
12:22PM0.07m
00:46AM-0.00m
12:57PM0.05m
1:17AM0.05m
1:30PM0.11m
1:47AM0.18m
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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.

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