Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.0° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with N 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
0.7
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
10
1
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
1.2
WSW
10
0.1
N
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
NW
4
1.1
NW
5
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
8
1
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
397
262
126
356
175
73
33
20
5
4
1
1
0
2
122
17
60
152
206
125
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
WNW
10
W
5
NW
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
W
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
4:04PM2.81m
4:39AM2.81m
5:07PM3.13m
5:37AM3.02m
5:59PM3.44m
6:25AM3.20m
6:45PM3.69m
7:09AM3.31m
7:28PM3.83m
7:49AM3.35m
8:08PM3.84m
8:28AM3.31m
8:47PM3.72m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.73m
10:41AM0.63m
11:21PM0.44m
11:35AM0.37m
00:12AM0.17m
12:21PM0.14m
00:58AM-0.02m
1:04PM-0.03m
1:40AM-0.11m
1:44PM-0.09m
2:19AM-0.08m
2:23PM-0.04m
2:57AM0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
9
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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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