
Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 3,501 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Magheraroarty Strand.
Right off the bat, the first week’s a bit of a write-off. Tuesday the 8th is a no-go – howling 28 mph cross-onshore winds and 13ft of messy, close-out swell. That combined energy reading is sitting at a strong 2769, but it’s just a washing machine. The middle of the week is only slightly better. Wednesday the 9th has some small, weak swell, and Thursday the 10th sees it drop right off to almost nothing with a fresh offshore wind, but you’ll be scratching for a wave. Friday the 11th stays lumpy and messy.
Now, the first real standout arrives on Saturday the 12th. This one is a true highlight for the experts. We’ve got a solid 10ft groundswell from the WNW, with a period of 13 seconds pushing a combined energy of 2940 – that’s serious water moving. It’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but the forecast says it’s simply too big for this break. Only for the brave on a big board. That big energy settles a tiny bit on Sunday the 13th, but it becomes the pick of the week. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the NW, and that very light offshore breeze from the SSW makes for glassy, clean conditions. The period is a long 11 seconds, and the break is an inconsistent point, so you’ll have to wait for the sets, but the reward will be rights and lefts with real shape. Moderate wave energy in the 706 bracket. Get it while it’s clean.
The following week opens up on Monday 14th with a smaller swell and a fresh offshore. Tuesday and Wednesday are back to messy cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, so keep dry until Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th. Thursday stays lumpy, but Friday the 18th morning is another interesting call for experienced surfers only. The swell pumps up to a sizable 8ft from the W, period 11 seconds, combined energy 1462, and it’s clean with a gentle offshore wind. The guidance again flags it as potentially too big for the break, so it’s back to a big-wave mindset and think about where the channel is. The following Saturday the 19th, it’s still solid at 7ft, but Sunday the 20th sees the swell vanish entirely with strong offshore winds. The final Monday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd show some lumpier, cross-shore conditions, but Wednesday the 23rd morning sees a 7ft swell from the W with a clean cross-off breeze; again, the warning is that it may be pushing the limits for this spot.
So, for the casual surfer, there’s a big gap. The standout window is Sunday the 13th – that morning session with the light breeze and solid 6ft NW swell is the best bet for the whole outlook. For the big-wave crew, Saturday the 12th, Friday the 18th, and Wednesday the 23rd offer powerful, clean waves, but you’ll need to know what you’re doing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | W 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 12 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2769 | 2988 | 1325 | 372 | 223 | 44 | 9 | 1 | 680 | 675 | 721 | 3450 | 2931 | 1634 | 1064 | 677 | 396 | 166 | 151 | 621 | 696 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:38AM2.75m | 5:00PM3.21m | 5:29AM2.99m | 5:47PM3.50m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.63m | 11:17PM0.37m | 11:24AM0.34m | 00:01AM0.11m | 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 | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | W 7 | WSW 9 | N 7 | N 8 | — | NW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | — | 1325 | 372 | 173 | 186 | 547 | 1 | 1 | — | 287 | 3450 | 2931 | 1634 | 1064 | 677 | 396 | 166 | 144 | 621 | 696 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | W 13 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 |
— | — | — | 347 | 4 | 44 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 146 | 113 | 73 | 151 | 106 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | NNW 12 | N 13 | N 12 | WNW 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 29 | 84 | 151 | 49 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | SSW 3 | S 3 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | SSE 3 | WSW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — |
2769 | 2988 | 486 | — | 223 | 3 | 8 | 833 | 680 | 675 | 721 | — | 9 | 638 | 430 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 450 | 793 | 120 | 106 | 13 | 0 | 124 | 58 | 340 | 340 | 345 | 2 | 345 | 475 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 0 |
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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.










