Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.9° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 0.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Magheraroarty Strand.

Straight up, we’re in for a pretty grim stretch. The first two weeks of this 16-day window are basically a write-off, so don’t even bother waxing up your board just yet. There’s a solid 13-day gap with no real surf to speak of – from Friday the 10th right through to Wednesday the 22nd, it’s all poor surf conditions with weak, choppy, and cross-shore junk. The combined energy sits under 400 (395) at best early on, and drops to barely a ripple in the 20s and 30s. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, ruining what little shape there is. Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Things finally start to look up on the afternoon of Tuesday the 21st of July. We get a tiny pulse of clean, surfable surf – only 2 ft from the west at 8 seconds, but with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is just 66, so it’s real small, but it’s clean. Then Wednesday the 22nd stays clean with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still pretty weak.

Now, the real standout is Thursday the 23rd of July. That morning, the swell jumps to 8 ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 2409. That’s a serious pulse of moderate-to-strong wave energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW at 25 km/h, keeping it clean. But here’s the catch – this is a beginner-friendly break, and 8 ft is too big for beginners. It’s pushing into expert territory. The wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Friday the 24th is similar, with 8 ft and clean cross-offshore winds, but again, it’s oversized for the spot.

The best bet for the whole window is Saturday the 25th of July. The morning brings a solid 6 ft swell from the west, 10-second period, with a combined energy of 725 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the SSW at 25 km/h, which is a dream. Expect very good surf conditions. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but right now it’s the only true standout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
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7
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WNW
7
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12
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11
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9
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0.3
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
292
326
282
177
129
70
41
28
16
17
17
72
110
98
66
40
40
22
22
13
16
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
E
25
ENE
15
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15
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25
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E
10
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20
ENE
10
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15
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20
E
10
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10
ENE
20
NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:00PM2.65m
3:29AM2.82m
4:09PM2.86m
4:38AM2.96m
5:11PM3.11m
5:39AM3.12m
6:05PM3.38m
6:33AM3.24m
6:56PM3.60m
7:22AM3.30m
7:44PM3.74m
8:08AM3.29m
8:30PM3.78m
Low Tide
8:36AM0.79m
9:05PM0.85m
9:45AM0.68m
10:17PM0.66m
10:47AM0.52m
11:20PM0.43m
11:42AM0.34m
00:16AM0.21m
12:32PM0.18m
1:08AM0.04m
1:18PM0.06m
1:56AM-0.03m
2:03PM0.01m
2:43AM-0.00m
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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.

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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