Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th 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 have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks at Magheraroarty Strand.
This is a place that’s a bit of a tease. It’s a point break that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special thing. But we’ve got a proper mixed bag ahead. The first few days look rough, with a big, lumpy swell and strong onshore winds that’ll have you fighting the chop more than riding the wave. Don’t even bother paddling out on Sunday morning – it’s a mess.
We’ve got a gap of poor surf and wind until Wednesday morning, the 29th of July. That’s when we see a window. Light offshore winds from the south, 4ft of swell from the west at 8 seconds. The energy is weak (265), but it’s clean. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first real chance to get a few.
Things turn again on Thursday, Friday, and into the weekend. The wind picks up hard, and the swell gets messy. A long gap sets in until the afternoon of Sunday, the 2nd of August. We get a 6ft west-northwest swell with a 10-second period, which is a bit longer period and gives some shape. The energy is moderate (584). The wind is a gentle offshore breeze, so it’ll be clean. This is a promising option for a Sunday session.
Now, the absolute standout is the morning of Wednesday, the 5th of August. Listen to this: 8ft of swell from the north-northwest at 8 seconds, and the wind is dead calm. Glassy. The energy is strong (661). The forecast says it might be too big for beginners, but for those with some experience, this is the best on offer. The swell direction matches the optimum for this break. It’s a rare day where everything lines up. Expect it to be a bit crowded, as it’s a known spot when it fires.
After that, the surf drops off sharply. The second week fades into small, weak, and onshore conditions. A few tiny, clean days on the 9th of August, but the swell is next to nothing.
So, the pick of the litter is that Wednesday morning, the 5th of August. Get on it if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 9 | W 8 | N 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1686 | 1563 | 1066 | 742 | 539 | 325 | 412 | 246 | 266 | 224 | 25 | 110 | 52 | 625 | 240 | 371 | 357 | 181 | 114 | 108 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:57AM3.03m | 8:15PM3.40m | 8:28AM3.03m | 8:47PM3.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:53PM0.26m | 2:23AM0.32m | 2:24PM0.25m | 2:55AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 11 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | 40 | 136 | 161 | 539 | 325 | 81 | 246 | 266 | 224 | 25 | 12 | 52 | 60 | 49 | 11 | 5 | 181 | 114 | 108 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NNW 10 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 16 | — | 161 | 161 | 151 | — | 79 | 83 | 41 | — | 21 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | SSE 2 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | — | SSE 2 | — | — |
| kJ | 1686 | 1563 | 1066 | 742 | — | — | 412 | — | — | 1 | 183 | 110 | 170 | 625 | 240 | 371 | 357 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 341 | 793 | 345 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 96 | 36 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 414 | 161 | 120 | 58 | 96 | 58 | 66 | 345 | 120 |
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