Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magheraroarty Strand this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Magheraroarty Strand over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s looking like a bit of a slow start. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off for a decent paddle. We’ve got a long stretch from Saturday the 11th right through to Sunday the 20th of July where the surf is just poor. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and it’s choppy. There’s barely enough energy to get excited about, with combined energy values mainly in the double digits, like 72 on the 12th or 67 on the 14th. You’d be better off checking the tide pools or going for a long walk.
Things start to get interesting around Tuesday the 21st of July. We see a bit of a pulse coming through. The morning of the 21st is still a bit messy with a 6ft cross-shore swell from the north, but the combined energy jumps to 429 (moderate wave energy). The real standout comes on the afternoon of the 21st of July. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the WSW, which is a major positive. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the west at 8 seconds, but the energy is still solid at 291 (moderate wave energy). It’s a clean window, and for a point break like this, that west swell direction is looking good. The water temp is about 57°F, which is bang on average for the time of year, so a good 4/3 wetsuit is all you need.
The other date to have on your radar is Saturday the 25th of July. By the afternoon, we’re looking at a 7ft swell from the WNW, with a combined energy of 439 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WSW. Now, that 7ft is getting up there. For a point break, that’s a proper size, and it’s likely only for the more experienced crew. It’s a promising call, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
The rest of the second week is a bit of a mixed bag with some clean cross-off winds but the swell either too small or too blown out. The Sunday the 26th sees a 8ft swell from the NW, but with onshore winds, it’s going to be messy.
Overall, the best bet is that Tuesday afternoon, the 21st of July. Keep that window pinned for a clean, fun-sized session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNE 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NE 4 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 129 | 70 | 41 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 45 | 114 | 71 | 47 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:09PM2.86m | 4:38AM2.96m | 5:11PM3.11m | 5:39AM3.12m | 6:05PM3.38m | 6:33AM3.24m | 6:56PM3.60m | 7:22AM3.30m | 7:44PM3.74m | 8:08AM3.29m | 8:30PM3.78m | 8:53AM3.21m | 9:15PM3.70m | 9:37AM3.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM0.66m | 10:47AM0.52m | 11:20PM0.43m | 11:42AM0.34m | 00:16AM0.21m | 12:32PM0.18m | 1:08AM0.04m | 1:18PM0.06m | 1:56AM-0.03m | 2:03PM0.01m | 2:43AM-0.00m | 2:47PM0.05m | 3:29AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 |
 | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | 10:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 9 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 129 | 70 | 26 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 45 | 114 | 71 | 47 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 17 | W 8 | W 16 | N 5 | N 4 | W 13 | WNW 9 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 10 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | ENE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 41 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | W 21 | W 15 | W 20 | WNW 7 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | — | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 54 | 54 | — | 34 | 10 | 3 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 33 | 3 | 36 | 341 | 344 | 181 | 3 | 9 | 46 | 9 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 341 | 372 | 181 | 372 | 392 | 392 | 862 |
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