Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
16.1°C
1.7° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 973 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW 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 (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. 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 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for this stretch of coast. The water is sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit straight away.

We’ve got a pretty quiet start. The first few days are a write-off – small, weak, and messy. We’re looking at a gap of nearly a week where there’s nothing really worth paddling out for. The wind is all over the place and the swell is tiny.

Then, on Sunday, the 30th of August, things finally look up. It’s a small morning, but the conditions are the real story. We’re looking at Magheraroarty Strand with a knee-high 2ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is glassy. That’s a major positive, and it’ll be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is weak (51), so don’t expect any power, but for a longboard or a foamie, it’s the most appealing option in the whole run. Just a mellow, glassy session.

Hang on, because the energy really ramps up towards the end of the first week. Monday, the 31st of August, the morning sees a proper jump in size with a 4ft swell from the west (391 energy), and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. The tricky part is the break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but the shape should be there.

The standout, and I mean the one that gets the blood pumping, is Friday, the 4th of September. The afternoon session at Magheraroarty looks massive. We’re talking a 10ft swell from the west with a very long period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a whopping 1143. That’s serious power. The wind is a strong cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but hear me now – this is expert territory. That’s way too big for anyone but the most experienced chargers. The finder file even warns it’s predicted to be too big for this break. If you’re not a pro, stay on the beach and watch the show.

The second week looks a bit more ordinary. The 9th of September sees a return to smaller, more manageable 5ft surf from the NW with offshore winds, making for clean conditions. It’s a far cry from the big day, but it’s surfable and ordinary in a good way.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off until Sunday the 30th for a glassy small-wave session. The absolute highlight is the big swell on Friday the 4th of September, but it’s for experts only. After that, the 9th offers a clean, easy option.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:15PM3.18m
6:29AM2.96m
6:45PM3.36m
6:59AM3.10m
7:15PM3.49m
7:30AM3.19m
7:45PM3.56m
8:00AM3.24m
8:16PM3.55m
8:32AM3.23m
8:48PM3.46m
9:06AM3.16m
9:23PM3.30m
Low Tide
11:54AM0.55m
00:24AM0.47m
12:25PM0.35m
00:54AM0.29m
12:55PM0.20m
1:23AM0.16m
1:26PM0.11m
1:53AM0.09m
1:57PM0.09m
2:23AM0.10m
2:30PM0.14m
2:56AM0.18m
3:05PM0.26m
3:32AM0.34m
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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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