Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Issued: 12 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
14.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, W swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Alright, let’s talk about Magheraroarty Strand. This is a point break, exposed to the north-northwest, and it’s an inconsistent setup, so when it’s on, it’s a treat, but you’ve got to be patient.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a dry spell. The first few days are a write-off. Strong southwesterly winds are ripping across the beach, making a mess of the swell. The combined energy is weak, but with those winds, it’s just not worth it. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

We’re looking at a gap of nearly three days before anything half-decent shows up. The first real chance comes Wednesday, July 8th. The wind backs off to a gentle breeze, and we get clean waves. Swell is 4 ft from the west, with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate, not massive, but the conditions are better. This is the kind of day where the point starts to feel like a proper wave again. Thursday, July 9th is similar: 4 ft to 4 ft from the west, same period, and clean with a gentle breeze. These two days are your pick of the entire forecast.

After that, the wind swings around again. Friday, July 10th through to the end of the first week, the waves get smaller, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality drops right off. The energy levels drop to weak, and it’s just not fun.

Into the second week, the outlook is pretty flat. Monday, July 13th morning offers a brief moment: glassy conditions, only 2 ft from the west, but a 10-second period and weak energy. It’s surfable but ordinary. You could get a few ankle-biters if you’re desperate. Tuesday through to Sunday, July 19th, it’s a mix of small, weak swell and poor to marginal conditions. The energy stays low, and winds keep messing with the shape. A brief spike in energy on Saturday, July 18th morning with 5 ft swell from the north-west and a 10-second period, but the wind is a fresh breeze and the forecast says it’s only marginal. Not a standout.

To be honest, for this stretch, if you’ve got a kite, those bigger, windier days look more interesting than trying to paddle into a mushy, cross-onshore mess. The water temp here is average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

For now, your best bet is that Wednesday and Thursday. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s clean and it’s a wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
9
1.9
WSW
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.5
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.3
W
9
0.1
N
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
W
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
429
0
507
464
477
373
458
464
328
264
230
188
219
258
2
12
173
327
207
169
151
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SW
35
WSW
30
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
NW
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:04AM2.70m
10:26PM3.02m
10:47AM2.62m
11:08PM2.93m
11:36AM2.55m
11:58PM2.84m
12:35PM2.52m
00:59AM2.76m
1:45PM2.54m
2:12AM2.75m
3:00PM2.65m
3:29AM2.82m
4:09PM2.86m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.60m
4:40AM0.68m
4:41PM0.71m
5:25AM0.73m
5:31PM0.83m
6:20AM0.78m
6:33PM0.92m
7:25AM0.81m
7:47PM0.94m
8:36AM0.79m
9:05PM0.85m
9:45AM0.68m
10:17PM0.66m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
10:09
10:08
10:07
 mm
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
14
14
16
16
15
18
18
16
18
18
16
16
14
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
9
8
8
9
8
9
11
11
12
16
16
14
16
17
16
16
12
10
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
9
1.5
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
W
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
Energy kJ
2
6
5
6
328
264
230
188
219
258
215
115
173
327
207
169
151
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.8
W
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
5
5
5
5
4
4
1
1
2
12
86
1
1
1
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
2
2
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
9
1.9
WSW
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
429
497
507
464
477
373
458
464
4
2
4
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
58
346
102
106
96
96
96
360
30
0
0
0
0
0
3
163
163
259
65
341
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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