Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.7°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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 2,833 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with WNW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 11th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 11th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get to it. This is Rusty, checkin' in from the northwest corner of Ireland.

We've got a wild 16-day window ahead for Magheraroarty Strand. The pattern is pretty clear: we're in for a proper run of big, powerful swell, but for a spot like this, it's gonna be a case of too much of a good thing. The sweet spot is going to be narrow, so you gotta be ready to move.

The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 60°, which is a bit of a treat for the early sessions.

The real standout is the first weekend, specifically Friday afternoon, September 11th. We're looking at a solid 7ft of swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The cross-off wind from the Southwest will be a game-changer, keeping the faces clean. The combined energy is kicking in at a solid 800. This is the best on offer, and it's a classic Magheroarty set-up.

Now, Saturday the 12th is a different story. The swell jumps up to 12ft from the WNW, with a period of 12 seconds. That's a lot of water moving, and the cross-onshore wind will chop it up. The combined energy is reading 2979, which is strong, but it’s a day for the experts only, if anyone. The morning is a write-off, but even the afternoon at 8ft and clean cross-shore wind is still a big, powerful wave that's not for the faint of heart.

Sunday the 13th is a real recovery day. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft in the morning, and with a light cross-off wind from the Southwest, it'll be clean. The combined energy is 678. The afternoon is even better, with 5ft of swell and a solid offshore wind from the SSW. It's a great mellow session to finish the weekend.

Things get a bit messy again through the following week. We get a few pulses of 7ft to 10ft swell, but the wind is either too strong or cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The weekend of the 20th and 21st sees a massive pulse of 16ft and 13ft swell, with combined energy readings of 8883 and 6181. That's a monster. The wind is favorable for the 20th, but the size is just insane. It's a legitimate big-wave zone, not for paddle surfing.

The final saving grace is on Tuesday, September 22nd afternoon. Look at this: glassy conditions. The wind is a whisper from the NNE, and the swell is 6ft from the West with 8 seconds of period. The combined energy is 460. It's a small, clean, and perfect window for a longboard or a funboard. This is the second standout.

Wednesday the 23rd morning is also a good option with 4ft of WNW swell and a light offshore wind, but it's small.

The 24th kicks off with a great morning again: 6ft from the West, 10-second period, and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is 692. Clean, fun, and manageable.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 11th afternoon is your best shot for size and quality. If you miss that, the glassy session on the 22nd afternoon is your sleeper hit. The rest of the time, it's either too big, too windy, or just messy. Be ready to pounce.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

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High Tide
6:11AM3.19m
6:28PM3.70m
6:49AM3.33m
7:05PM3.79m
7:25AM3.40m
7:41PM3.75m
7:59AM3.39m
8:15PM3.61m
8:32AM3.31m
8:48PM3.39m
9:04AM3.17m
9:21PM3.11m
9:37AM2.98m
9:55PM2.81m
Low Tide
12:05PM0.11m
00:39AM-0.05m
12:44PM-0.04m
1:15AM-0.12m
1:20PM-0.08m
1:49AM-0.07m
1:56PM-0.02m
2:21AM0.06m
2:31PM0.13m
2:52AM0.27m
3:06PM0.36m
3:24AM0.53m
3:42PM0.64m
3:57AM0.80m
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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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