Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a long stretch of barely any swell and dodgy wind, so don't bother paddling out until we get to the second week. The first real chance of anything rideable shows up around the 18th, but even that’s a messy, blown-out 5ft to 5ft onshore slop, not worth your time.
The real standout window, and I mean the only one worth circling on the calendar, is the 23rd of July. Magheraroarty Strand is an inconsistent point break, so when it’s on, it’s a treat. On Thursday the 23rd, we’re looking at a solid 7ft to 8ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a moderate wave energy (793 and 705) and with a gentle cross-shore breeze, conditions are forecast to be clean. Now, this is a big one – over 7ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers. The swell direction from the WNW is a perfect match for this spot's optimum NNW, so it'll wrap in nicely. The water is sitting around 57°, which is about average for the time of year, no major surprises there.
The day before, on the 22nd, there’s a bigger 7ft to 8ft swell from the W, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. That’s a pass for me. On the 21st, you get a clean, cross-off 5ft wave, but it’s a bit smaller and the wind is a fresh breeze, so it’s not the standout.
So, keep your powder dry. The 23rd of July is the day. Get there early, because if it’s breaking, and it’s clean, it’ll be worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NE 4 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 17 | ENE 4 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 4 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 48 | 114 | 71 | 47 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 165 | 195 | 145 | 127 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:11PM3.11m | 5:39AM3.12m | 6:05PM3.38m | 6:33AM3.24m | 6:56PM3.60m | 7:22AM3.30m | 7:44PM3.74m | 8:08AM3.29m | 8:30PM3.78m | 8:53AM3.21m | 9:15PM3.70m | 9:37AM3.08m | 9:59PM3.51m | 10:21AM2.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20PM0.43m | 11:42AM0.34m | 00:16AM0.21m | 12:32PM0.18m | 1:08AM0.04m | 1:18PM0.06m | 1:56AM-0.03m | 2:03PM0.01m | 2:43AM-0.00m | 2:47PM0.05m | 3:29AM0.11m | 3:31PM0.18m | 4:13AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 |
 | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | 9:58 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 19 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 48 | 114 | 71 | 47 | 27 | 27 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 20 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | N 5 | W 13 | WNW 9 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | — | W 16 | W 10 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 28 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — | 2 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 21 | W 15 | W 20 | WNW 7 | W 18 | — | — | W 17 | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | W 21 | W 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 9 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 165 | 195 | 145 | 127 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 344 | 344 | 181 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 9 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 341 | 181 | 181 | 392 | 392 | 312 | 341 | 66 | 66 |
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