Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.3° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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56
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509
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650
822
594
630
180
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
NNW
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NW
15
W
20
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SW
35
WSW
30
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35
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High Tide
12:57PM2.45m
1:26AM2.47m
2:10PM2.39m
2:43AM2.37m
3:27PM2.44m
3:58AM2.40m
4:32PM2.58m
4:56AM2.52m
5:21PM2.76m
5:41AM2.66m
6:02PM2.94m
6:18AM2.80m
6:38PM3.11m
Low Tide
7:02PM1.09m
7:44AM1.12m
8:22PM1.20m
8:57AM1.16m
9:40PM1.18m
10:03AM1.10m
10:42PM1.06m
10:56AM0.96m
11:30PM0.90m
11:39AM0.78m
00:10AM0.73m
12:16PM0.60m
00:46AM0.58m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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