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Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magheraroarty Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 4th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 4th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 626 | 191 | 109 | 66 | 145 | 240 | 10 | 396 | 443 | 560 | 482 | 0 | 1004 | 614 | 619 | 693 | 954 | 1246 | 540 | 390 | 388 | 173 | 165 | 203 | 165 | 179 | 446 | 381 | 586 | 582 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1062 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:44PM 3.13 | 11:07AM 2.58 | 11:31PM 2.92 | 11:57AM 2.45 | 12:21AM 2.73 | 12:54PM 2.37 | 1:17AM 2.57 | 1:57PM 2.36 | 2:20AM 2.49 | 3:03PM 2.41 | 3:25AM 2.48 | 4:03PM 2.53 | 4:23AM 2.55 | 4:54PM 2.68 | 5:12AM 2.66 | 5:38PM 2.84 | 5:56AM 2.78 | 6:19PM 3.00 | 6:35AM 2.88 | 6:57PM 3.14 | 7:12AM 2.96 | 7:34PM 3.26 | 7:49AM 3.00 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:02AM 0.67 | 5:00PM 0.73 | 5:51AM 0.82 | 5:52PM 0.91 | 6:44AM 0.95 | 6:52PM 1.06 | 7:42AM 1.03 | 8:00PM 1.14 | 8:42AM 1.05 | 9:08PM 1.14 | 9:40AM 1.02 | 10:09PM 1.06 | 10:31AM 0.93 | 11:00PM 0.94 | 11:16AM 0.82 | 11:45PM 0.81 | 11:57AM 0.68 | 12:26AM 0.67 | 12:35PM 0.54 | 1:04AM 0.55 | 1:12PM 0.42 | 1:42AM 0.45 | 1:47PM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:14 | - | - | 10:14 | - | - | 10:13 | - | - | 10:12 | - | - | 10:12 | - | - | 10:10 | - | - | 10:09 | - | - | 10:08 | - | - | 10:07 | - | - | 10:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 7 | 2 | - | 3 | 6 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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