Magheraroarty Strand surf break

Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 IST
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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
9.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magheraroarty Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 12 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM. 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 10s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 12th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 12th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
3
1
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4
2
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
3
NW
2.5
NW
1.6
NNW
1.2
NNW
0.8
NNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.7
W
0.2
N
1.9
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)11101112121211111011181716151414131281011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)0199310372037210624301625593331161101829301699840203066298712588005730951
Wind
(km/h)
55
SW
40
SW
10
NW
10
NNE
35
NW
35
NW
25
W
30
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
30
SE
40
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:25AM
2.33
12:53PM
2.41
1:42AM
2.34
2:11PM
2.37
2:55AM
2.45
3:20PM
2.45
3:51AM
2.61
4:12PM
2.58
4:37AM
2.81
4:54PM
2.73
5:16AM
2.99
5:31PM
2.87
5:51AM
3.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:29AM
1.19
7:17PM
1.15
7:51AM
1.23
8:26PM
1.14
9:04AM
1.16
9:26PM
1.04
9:59AM
1.01
10:14PM
0.89
10:44AM
0.84
10:54PM
0.71
11:23AM
0.68
11:30PM
0.54
11:58AM
0.53
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-8:52--8:51--8:49--8:48--8:48--8:47--8:45-
Sunset--4:29--4:30--4:31--4:34--4:36--4:37--4:39
rain showers
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mod rain
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cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
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light rain
Rain (mm)
45681---3421---2----2
Temp. °C997677767766456655566
Feels °C (?)-6044-1-2-1-421-10-112210-1-2-3
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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 12 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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