Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.4° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 11,710 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with N 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 14th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks up at Magheroary Strand. This is a beguiler spot, a point break that's all about consistency and the right direction, so we need to be patient.

The first bit of action worth paddling out for is a short window on Monday the 14th. Magheroary Strand is seeing a solid little groundswell, a 2.3ft from the north with a proper 13-second period. The energy is fairly light (215), but it's clean as a whistle with a moderate offshore breeze. Sunshine would be nice, but cloudy is fine when the waves are looking good. It's for the beginners and cruisers, so it's a pleasant start, but nothing to write home about. The water's about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Come Wednesday the 16th, things get serious, and to be honest, a bit hairy for the average Joe. The swell has jacked right up to 7.9ft from the west-northwest, with a 10-second period and a tonne of energy (1261). But the wind is cross-shore and a moderate breeze, so it's messy. The forecast says it's likely too big for this break. If you're an absolute expert and can handle lumpy cross-chop, you might give it a look, but it's far from ideal.

Then we hit a real beast from Thursday the 17th. We're talking a seriously powerful 11.5ft to 16.4ft swell from the west/northwest, with some extremely long periods (13 seconds) and a combined energy that goes through the roof (8920). That's massive, anger-fuelled water. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off and strong. Look, this is straight-up too big and too powerful for a spot like this for *paddle* surfing. If you're a tow-team or a big-wave chartered lunatic, maybe. But for the rest of us, that's blown out, wild, and dangerous. This huge energy lasts through Friday the 18th and into the weekend.

Now, for the standout period – the one to really circle on your calendar. Wednesday the 23rd of September. After all the big stuff has subsided, the ocean takes a deep breath. The forecast shows a clean 6.2ft swell from the west, but the wind is absolutely glassy, a light 5 mph offshore from the SSE. The energy is moderate (1419), and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best it's going to get. The waves will have shape, the sets will have power, and the surface will be butter-smooth. This is your window for a proper session.

Thursday the 24th has a gorgeous 4.6ft groundswell from the west-northwest with a very long 16-second period. Clean, offshore, light winds. It's good, but that long period might make it a bit too straight at the beach, so keep that in mind. For the experts, it's still a very good option. The rest of the following days have some small, clean waves on offer, but we're talking 2.3ft to 3ft, which is just cruisey summer slop.

Overall, the best bet is Wednesday 23rd September. It’s that perfect balance of clean conditions and proper swell size. The second best would be Thursday 24th September, but be aware that long-period groundswell can be tricky on the bank.

There are big gaps in between, especially from the 17th to the 22nd where the swell is just too massive and wind is terrible. That’s just how it goes up here.

Alright, stay stoked, crew.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1108
1179
2137
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Wind (km/h)
20
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20
SSE
35
WSW
30
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35
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35
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25
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High Tide
8:48PM3.39m
9:04AM3.17m
9:21PM3.11m
9:37AM2.98m
9:55PM2.81m
10:13AM2.75m
10:34PM2.51m
10:59AM2.50m
11:27PM2.24m
12:14PM2.30m
1:09AM2.07m
2:17PM2.27m
3:08AM2.14m
Low Tide
2:31PM0.13m
2:52AM0.27m
3:06PM0.36m
3:24AM0.53m
3:42PM0.64m
3:57AM0.80m
4:22PM0.94m
4:37AM1.08m
5:16PM1.23m
5:35AM1.32m
6:50PM1.43m
7:26AM1.42m
8:57PM1.38m
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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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