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Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
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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
8.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. 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 8.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 26ft (8.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, near gales from the SW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6791 | 7277 | 5024 | 3707 | 7346 | 5634 | 6029 | 5056 | 1572 | 7487 | 23317 | 24150 | 27185 | 15688 | 8053 | 2436 | 1397 | 1271 | 2875 | 6501 | 3866 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:32PM 3.45 | 7:50AM 3.57 | 8:10PM 3.34 | 8:31AM 3.32 | 8:53PM 3.16 | 9:19AM 2.99 | 9:45PM 2.91 | 10:20AM 2.64 | 10:57PM 2.68 | 11:50AM 2.37 | 12:40AM 2.58 | 1:43PM 2.34 | 2:19AM 2.73 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:19PM -0.10 | 1:32AM -0.02 | 1:56PM 0.06 | 2:13AM 0.16 | 2:37PM 0.32 | 3:00AM 0.42 | 3:23PM 0.62 | 3:58AM 0.74 | 4:24PM 0.93 | 5:21AM 1.00 | 5:54PM 1.14 | 7:17AM 1.05 | 7:42PM 1.09 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -6 | -10 | -3 | -2 | -3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 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 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.











