Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
16.1°C
1.7° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 2,145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNW 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 (Aug 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Right then. Rusty here.

Gonna be honest with you, looking at the next two weeks or so for Magheraroarty Strand, it's a tough watch. We're talking about a solid stretch of mostly nothing, or blown-out junk. The first ten days or so are a real write-off, with just a couple of fleeting moments that might be worth a look for the truly keen. The best of it is a long way off, so keep your expectations in check.

The water's running at 61°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a small mercy.

We kick off the surf window on Sunday, the 30th of August. It's not much, just small 2ft swell from the NNW. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon, so you'll get a clean, smooth surface, but the wave energy is weak (51). It's surfable but very ordinary. You'd be going for a paddle, not a proper session.

Then there's a big gap of nothing until Tuesday the 1st of September. That morning, the swell bumps up to 7ft from the WNW with moderate energy (567), but it's cross-shore and choppy. It's a marginal call at best on the tide, so only for the determined.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is where we get a little window. Clean, gentle offshore wind from the S, and a 4ft NNW swell. The energy is moderate (260) and the conditions should be lined up. It's the best looking session in the first week and a half, but it's not a standout by any means. Expect good surf, that's all.

After that, it's back to a mix of huge, blown-out swell and long gaps. The 4th of September gets a massive 10ft WNW swell with a 13-second period, but a gale-force cross-shore wind makes it a total mess (2427 energy). That's for kite surfers only, and even then it'd be a battle.

The real standout, way off in the distance, is Monday the 7th of September. Morning time, we get clean, gentle offshore wind from the SSE with a 5ft NW groundswell at a 9-second period. The energy is strong (300). That should give us some decent, well-shaped waves peeling down the point. That's your best bet of the whole outlook, but it's over a week away, so don't book your flights just yet.

So, to sum it up: a few small, clean windows early on, a massive period of stormy chaos in the middle, and one promising day at the very end. Patience is the key here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:45PM3.36m
6:59AM3.10m
7:15PM3.49m
7:30AM3.19m
7:45PM3.56m
8:00AM3.24m
8:16PM3.55m
8:32AM3.23m
8:48PM3.46m
9:06AM3.16m
9:23PM3.30m
9:44AM3.03m
10:04PM3.08m
Low Tide
00:54AM0.29m
12:55PM0.20m
1:23AM0.16m
1:26PM0.11m
1:53AM0.09m
1:57PM0.09m
2:23AM0.10m
2:30PM0.14m
2:56AM0.18m
3:05PM0.26m
3:32AM0.34m
3:45PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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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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