Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.3°C
1.6° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 6,274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 17th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

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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Friday
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W
11
2.5
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1.9
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12
1.5
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1.2
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10
0.9
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Energy kJ
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1780
1012
496
281
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627
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1086
1846
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3034
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Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
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WNW
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WSW
10
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High Tide
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
10:13AM2.75m
10:34PM2.51m
10:59AM2.50m
11:27PM2.24m
Low Tide
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
4:22PM0.94m
4:37AM1.08m
5:16PM1.23m
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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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