Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Magheroarty Strand over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first real sniff of any decent surf isn’t until Saturday the 5th of September, but even then, it’s a tricky one. We’ve got a 7ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (768). The wind is a cross-off from the SW, which should keep things clean, but the word is that this swell is actually too big for this break. It’s a beginner spot, so that 7ft is going to be a handful. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 61°, which is a nice little bonus.

After that, we hit a dead zone. Sunday the 6th through to Monday the 8th is a write-off, with tiny, weak swell and strong winds making it a total mess. Tuesday the 8th is a flat-out no-go: we’re talking a massive 15ft swell from the WNW with a very strong energy reading (4634), but it’s being mangled by a near gale, cross-shore wind. That’s not surf, that’s a survival mission. Wednesday the 9th stays poor with a messy cross-onshore, and Thursday the 10th is just tiny and weak.

The pattern starts to shift a little from Friday the 11th, but it’s still not good. That 7ft swell on Friday is getting hammered by a fresh cross-shore breeze, making it lumpy and choppy. Saturday the 12th is marginal at best, with a 5ft swell and a moderate cross-onshore wind. The energy is still strong (1123), but the quality is just not there.

Now, let’s talk about the real standout, and it’s a long way off. Monday the 14th of September looks exceptional on paper. We’re looking at a 10ft groundswell from the WNW with a very long 12-second period. The combined energy is very strong (2569). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW, and the forecast is telling us the wind and tide are favorable. But here’s the catch: that 10ft is way too big for this beginner-friendly point break. This is strictly for experienced surfers only, and even then, it’s a serious pulse. The long period means it’ll have plenty of power, but at a point break, it should offer some nice, walling lines rather than just closing out. The crowds are listed as “never” here, so you might have it to yourself, which is a rare luxury.

Tuesday the 15th sees the swell dropping to 7ft, still with a nice 11-second period, but the wind swings cross-shore, giving it a bit of chop. It’s marginal, but there’s a wave there.

The real gem for the everyday surfer looks like Friday the 18th of September. The swell is a solid 6ft from the NW with a quality 11-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1055). The wind is light offshore from the SSW, which is going to groom those waves into clean, peeling lines. The forecast is calling it excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s spot on. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The following Saturday and Sunday the 19th and 20th also look good, with 7ft to 6ft swells and light offshore winds. It’s a nice run of surf to finish the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: we’ve got a slow start and a lot of wind trash in the first week. The big swell on the 14th is a spectacle for the brave, but the real pick of the bunch is Friday the 18th of September with clean, offshore conditions and a solid, powerful groundswell.

Rusty.

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