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Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
8.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. 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 6.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 20ft (6.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Tue night, moderate winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 6538 | 11995 | 10004 | 5949 | 2736 | 976 | 1326 | 6147 | 25027 | 20370 | 21936 | 13881 | 5198 | 4104 | 10980 | 12969 | 10621 | 8958 | 5896 | 5347 | 4467 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:45PM 2.91 | 10:20AM 2.64 | 10:57PM 2.68 | 11:50AM 2.37 | 12:40AM 2.58 | 1:43PM 2.34 | 2:19AM 2.73 | 3:05PM 2.52 | 3:26AM 3.00 | 3:59PM 2.76 | 4:15AM 3.25 | 4:41PM 2.97 | 4:55AM 3.43 | 5:17PM 3.14 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:58AM 0.74 | 4:24PM 0.93 | 5:21AM 1.00 | 5:54PM 1.14 | 7:17AM 1.05 | 7:42PM 1.09 | 8:50AM 0.85 | 9:00PM 0.86 | 9:48AM 0.59 | 9:52PM 0.60 | 10:31AM 0.35 | 10:34PM 0.37 | 11:07AM 0.18 | |||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:06 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | -7 | -5 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -2 | -2 | -5 | -5 | -1 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
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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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