Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

It starts quiet. This Sunday morning at Magheraroarty Strand there’s a small 1ft groundswell from the NNW, but with a stiff 28 mph southerly wind blowing strong offshore, the water is clean but you’ll be fighting to get out. The combined wave energy is weak at 25, so not worth the hassle.

The big change comes Monday afternoon, 7th September. A 12ft swell rolls in from the west with a 10-second period. Energy jumps to 2330 – that’s strong. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze at 28 mph, keeping things clean, but this break is inconsistent and best for beginners. 12ft is too big for this spot. This is expert-only, and honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday, 8th September, gets even bigger – 15ft from the NW with 4824 energy – but the wind goes cross-onshore and messy. No thanks.

Wednesday morning, 9th, drops to 6ft from the north with a gentle cross-shore breeze and a bit of chop. Energy is moderate at 1030. It’s marginal, but you might squeeze out a few. The water is 60°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

The standout window is Saturday morning, 12th September. A 7ft groundswell from the WNW with a long 12-second period and energy at 1113. The wind is a strong offshore breeze from the WSW, keeping the waves clean. That’s the best combo we’ve seen – proper groundswell, clean lines, decent size. This is for experienced surfers; the long period means it’ll line up nicely on the point, but the size is no joke.

Sunday morning, 13th September, is the real gem. A 7ft WNW groundswell with a 12-second period and a light offshore from the SSE. Energy is 1144. The report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Light offshore wind, strong energy – this Sunday morning is the one to circle if you can handle the size.

After that, the following week is mostly blown out or too big. Monday 14th through Wednesday 16th is messy. By Thursday 17th September morning, there’s an 8ft W swell with a light SE breeze – clean but still big for this spot. That afternoon it hits 10ft with an onshore wind.

The last few days, around Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, drop to small 3-4ft swells with clean, light winds. Energy is weak, so it’s longboard or funboard territory. Not the same fire as mid-month.

Bottom line: Sunday morning, 13th September – that 7ft groundswell with light offshore wind and strong energy is the standout. Saturday 12th morning is a close second. The rest is either too big, too messy, or too small.

Rusty out.

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