Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
14.2°C
1.8° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with 9,379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 14th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 14th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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9379
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:49PM3.00m
9:05AM3.03m
9:23PM2.74m
9:42AM2.81m
10:01PM2.49m
10:29AM2.58m
10:53PM2.25m
11:38AM2.38m
00:18AM2.08m
1:18PM2.32m
2:08AM2.09m
2:46PM2.44m
3:22AM2.26m
Low Tide
2:38PM0.44m
2:49AM0.57m
3:14PM0.68m
3:23AM0.80m
3:54PM0.94m
4:02AM1.03m
4:46PM1.20m
4:56AM1.24m
6:09PM1.37m
6:26AM1.35m
8:03PM1.35m
8:11AM1.29m
9:18PM1.15m
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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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