Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Issued: 6 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
14.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with 803 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Right, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Magheraroarty Strand (point). It’s a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a stretch of quiet days ahead before things might turn on.

We’re starting off with some decent sized but messy swell. Saturday morning the 4th of July has a 8ft swell from the West, with a 9-second period and combined energy sitting at 837 (moderate wave energy). The cross-off wind is blowing at 25 mph, so it’s not going to be clean – honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one, given the strong wind and poor surf quality. A beginner would find that size a bit much anyway.

Sunday the 5th through Tuesday the 7th sees the swell drop a little to around 6ft, but the wind stays gusty and cross-off from the SW. The energy stays moderate (around 537-567), but the conditions are marginal at best, with rain and cloud. Not one for a session, really. The water temp sits at 58°, which is about average for the time of year.

Now, Wednesday the 8th is where it starts to look interesting. The swell backs off to 4ft from the West, period still 9 seconds, but the wind drops right out. Wednesday morning we’ve got a light breeze, and by the afternoon it goes glassy – 3 mph from the WSW. Combined energy is 260 (weak), but for a point break like this, that long-period groundswell potential (over 9 seconds) with glassy conditions is a proper standout. This is the best on offer in the whole period. Clean, small, and perfect for a longboard or a funboard. No crowds mentioned, so you might have it to yourself.

Thursday the 9th keeps the good run going – 4ft to 4ft from the West, glassy in the morning with a slight air, light easterly wind. That’s a beauty. By the afternoon a north wind comes onshore, so get out early.

Friday the 10th sees the swell hold at 4ft but the period bumps to 11 seconds from the WNW, combined energy at 422 (moderate). Cross-off wind from the SE at 9 mph keeps it clean. It’s not as good as Wednesday’s glass, but it’s still surfable and better than the first few days.

After that, from Saturday the 11th through to Saturday the 18th of July, it’s a long flat spell. Waves drop below 3ft, energy falls into double digits (79 down to 19), and winds turn cross-on or onshore from the north and northeast. There’s nothing worth paddling out for – you’d be chasing whitewash. This is a solid week-plus of poor conditions.

Finally, Sunday the 19th of July shows a little uptick: 2ft to 3ft from the WNW with a 9-10 second period, and a light SSW wind going offshore in the afternoon. Combined energy around 97-157 (weak to low moderate). It’s ordinary, but at least the wind is kind. That’s the most you can hope for after that long gap.

So overall: the standout is Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th in the first week – glassy or light winds, clean lines. The rest is either too windy or too small until maybe the 19th, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
9
2
W
8
2
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.9
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
8
0.1
N
10
2
W
8
1.9
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
1.3
W
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
837
546
595
537
0
516
458
2
542
562
449
292
269
256
241
205
234
153
418
400
296
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
35
SW
35
SW
35
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
E
10
N
10
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:49PM3.10m
10:04AM2.70m
10:26PM3.02m
10:47AM2.62m
11:08PM2.93m
11:36AM2.55m
11:58PM2.84m
12:35PM2.52m
00:59AM2.76m
1:45PM2.54m
2:12AM2.75m
3:00PM2.65m
3:29AM2.82m
Low Tide
3:23PM0.51m
4:00AM0.63m
4:00PM0.60m
4:40AM0.68m
4:41PM0.71m
5:25AM0.73m
5:31PM0.83m
6:20AM0.78m
6:33PM0.92m
7:25AM0.81m
7:47PM0.94m
8:36AM0.79m
9:05PM0.85m
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:03
5:03
5:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:14
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
10:09
10:08
 mm
1
2
1
4
1
1
7
Temp °C
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
15
15
16
17
16
19
20
20
23
24
23
23
25
20
Feels °C
9
8
9
9
8
8
9
9
10
11
13
14
17
19
20
24
25
23
23
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
1.3
W
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
W
10
Energy kJ
141
2
6
5
4
292
269
256
241
205
234
153
418
400
296
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.3
NE
3
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
4
12
4
4
4
1
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
9
2
W
8
2
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.9
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
9
1.7
W
9
0.2
NNE
7
0.5
NE
3
Energy kJ
837
546
595
537
488
516
458
464
542
562
449
4
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
345
362
120
96
344
102
96
120
106
58
157
0
0
0
0
0
20
0
0
9
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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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