Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.4° C
1.2° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,526 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th 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 Magheraroarty Strand has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus.

Right now, and for the first few days, it's a bit of a write-off. We've got a small, weak 3ft swell from the NW with a short period of 6 seconds, and a cross wind from the West at 12 mph. The energy is a measly 66, so don't bother paddling out just yet. This poor surf sticks around through Thursday afternoon.

Friday the 24th sees a bigger swell arrive, 6ft from the WNW, but the wind is honking from the WSW at 19 mph. While the wind state is technically cross-off, that's a lot of breeze. The energy jumps up to 466, but the conditions are still ranked as poor. Saturday the 25th is where it gets interesting, but not for the faint of heart. We're looking at a heavy 10ft NW groundswell, with a period of 10 seconds and a massive energy reading of 1526. However, the wind is a messy cross-shore from the WNW at 19 mph. The report says it's too big for this break. That's expert territory only, and with that wind, it will be a lumpy, challenging beast. Sunday the 26th is similar, with 10ft and 8ft waves, but again, strong cross-shore winds and a note of poor surf conditions. It's a no-go for most of us.

We get a bit of a breather from Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 30th. The swell drops to 5ft - 6ft, the wind turns more cross-off from the SW, and the energy sits in the moderate range (315 - 839). The reports call these "marginal" or "questionable," so not a standout, but a surfer could get a session in if they're desperate and pick their tide.

Now, here's the one that catches my eye. Thursday the 30th of July morning. The swell is 5ft from the WNW with a 9 second period, and the wind is a gentle breeze from the SW at 9 mph, making for clean conditions. The energy is a moderate 352, and the report says "expect good surf conditions." This is the first time we get a positive call. With a gnarly period and a clean offshore wind, this is the best bet of the near-term forecast.

After that, it fizzles out. We get a few days of flat, tiny waves from the 31st of July through the 1st of August. Glassy conditions on the 1st of August afternoon, but the swell is only 1ft, so not enough to ride.

Then, a big one appears on the horizon. Sunday the 2nd of August morning. The model is showing a 10ft swell from the NW with a 9 second period, and an enormous energy reading of 1655. The wind is light from the SSW, which is offshore. The report says "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." This is another one for the experienced crew only, and while it's a promising forecast, it's over a week away, so don't book the time off just yet. It's a long-range standout that's worth keeping an eye on.

The rest of the second week is a mix of small, weak swells and onshore winds, nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: The best bet for a clean, fun session is Thursday the 30th of July morning. For the big wave chargers, Saturday the 25th of July and Sunday the 2nd of August are the ones to watch, but they are for experts only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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141
466
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1452
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1405
983
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573
489
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554
271
305
346
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30
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35
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High Tide
2:43AM2.37m
3:27PM2.44m
3:58AM2.40m
4:32PM2.58m
4:56AM2.52m
5:21PM2.76m
5:41AM2.66m
6:02PM2.94m
6:18AM2.80m
6:38PM3.11m
6:52AM2.91m
7:12PM3.26m
Low Tide
8:22PM1.20m
8:57AM1.16m
9:40PM1.18m
10:03AM1.10m
10:42PM1.06m
10:56AM0.96m
11:30PM0.90m
11:39AM0.78m
00:10AM0.73m
12:16PM0.60m
00:46AM0.58m
12:50PM0.45m
1:20AM0.46m
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Temp °C
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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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