Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is a tricky one for the next couple of weeks at Magheraroarty Strand. The surf is pretty much a no-show for the first few days, so we’re looking at a long wait before anything really gets going. There’s a big gap of quiet days before we see any real action.

The first session worth paddling out for is Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. We’ve got a small 3ft swell from the north with a short 8-second period, so it’s not going to be anything special. The real selling point here is the 6 mph offshore wind from the south, which will keep the surface clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Wednesday the 5th brings a big jump in size, but it’s a mess. A 10ft swell from the NW is hitting, but with a 22 mph cross-onshore wind, the waves will be lumpy and blown out. The combined swell energy is strong, reading 1105, but the conditions are poor. This one’s for the kites, not the paddle surfers.

A real standout pops up later in the window. On Monday the 10th of August, the morning session is looking excellent. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions with the wind from the ESE at just 3 mph. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 60°, and the combined energy is 725 – moderate but solid. This is the best on offer, with clean, glassy faces. The swell is a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is a winner.

The following morning, Tuesday the 11th, is also glassy with a 3ft swell from the north, but it’s smaller and a bit less exciting. Still, a good option for a clean session.

After that, the surf drops off hard. From the 12th of August right through to the 15th, it’s flat or tiny with no decent waves. There’s a gap of several days with nothing to recommend.

Then on the 16th of August, we get a bit of a bounce. A 6ft NW swell arrives with a 6-second period, and glassy wind from the east, but the period is short, so the waves will be a bit crumbly. It’s surfable, but not a standout.

The last real highlight is on the 17th of August. The morning session has a 4ft swell from the west, with a clean, glassy south wind at 3 mph. The combined energy is 226, and it’s a good, easy-going session for a Monday morning.

Overall, if you’re after the best, aim for the 10th of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this break can come good when the wind lines up.

Rusty.

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