Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.8°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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 4,824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with W 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 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

It starts quiet. This Sunday morning at Magheraroarty Strand there’s a small 1ft groundswell from the NNW, but with a stiff 28 mph southerly wind blowing strong offshore, the water is clean but you’ll be fighting to get out. The combined wave energy is weak at 25, so not worth the hassle.

The big change comes Monday afternoon, 7th September. A 12ft swell rolls in from the west with a 10-second period. Energy jumps to 2330 – that’s strong. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze at 28 mph, keeping things clean, but this break is inconsistent and best for beginners. 12ft is too big for this spot. This is expert-only, and honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday, 8th September, gets even bigger – 15ft from the NW with 4824 energy – but the wind goes cross-onshore and messy. No thanks.

Wednesday morning, 9th, drops to 6ft from the north with a gentle cross-shore breeze and a bit of chop. Energy is moderate at 1030. It’s marginal, but you might squeeze out a few. The water is 60°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

The standout window is Saturday morning, 12th September. A 7ft groundswell from the WNW with a long 12-second period and energy at 1113. The wind is a strong offshore breeze from the WSW, keeping the waves clean. That’s the best combo we’ve seen – proper groundswell, clean lines, decent size. This is for experienced surfers; the long period means it’ll line up nicely on the point, but the size is no joke.

Sunday morning, 13th September, is the real gem. A 7ft WNW groundswell with a 12-second period and a light offshore from the SSE. Energy is 1144. The report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Light offshore wind, strong energy – this Sunday morning is the one to circle if you can handle the size.

After that, the following week is mostly blown out or too big. Monday 14th through Wednesday 16th is messy. By Thursday 17th September morning, there’s an 8ft W swell with a light SE breeze – clean but still big for this spot. That afternoon it hits 10ft with an onshore wind.

The last few days, around Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, drop to small 3-4ft swells with clean, light winds. Energy is weak, so it’s longboard or funboard territory. Not the same fire as mid-month.

Bottom line: Sunday morning, 13th September – that 7ft groundswell with light offshore wind and strong energy is the standout. Saturday 12th morning is a close second. The rest is either too big, too messy, or too small.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun morning, moderate winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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3199
2758
4824
2818
553
302
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412
326
1106
1599
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Wind (km/h)
45
S
35
SSW
30
WSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
45
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40
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35
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15
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High Tide
2:41PM2.60m
3:30AM2.51m
4:03PM2.88m
4:38AM2.75m
5:00PM3.21m
5:29AM2.99m
5:47PM3.50m
6:11AM3.19m
6:28PM3.70m
6:49AM3.33m
7:05PM3.79m
7:25AM3.40m
7:41PM3.75m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.97m
9:33AM0.91m
10:23PM0.68m
10:35AM0.63m
11:17PM0.37m
11:24AM0.34m
00:01AM0.11m
12:05PM0.11m
00:39AM-0.05m
12:44PM-0.04m
1:15AM-0.12m
1:20PM-0.08m
1:49AM-0.07m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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.

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