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Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
8.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 17 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2546 | 1689 | 505 | 773 | 297 | 1060 | 2359 | 3054 | 2233 | 2842 | 2151 | 7851 | 7614 | 4375 | 1645 | 1255 | 458 | 1746 | 6092 | 21 | 9896 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:50PM 3.27 | 7:03AM 3.56 | 7:21PM 3.33 | 7:34AM 3.50 | 7:50PM 3.34 | 8:04AM 3.38 | 8:19PM 3.28 | 8:34AM 3.21 | 8:48PM 3.16 | 9:04AM 2.99 | 9:19PM 2.99 | 9:36AM 2.75 | 9:54PM 2.78 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:39PM 0.08 | 12:45AM 0.11 | 1:09PM 0.05 | 1:17AM 0.09 | 1:38PM 0.10 | 1:49AM 0.15 | 2:07PM 0.21 | 2:21AM 0.28 | 2:35PM 0.38 | 2:53AM 0.47 | 3:05PM 0.59 | 3:27AM 0.70 | 3:37PM 0.81 | ||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | - | 1 | - | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 8 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | -3 | -3 | -1 | 2 | -4 | -6 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
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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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