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Magheraroarty Strand surf break

Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 IST
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Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
8.9° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 12 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 18th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, gales from the SE by Thu night).

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
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!
!
!
!
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1
0
2
!
!
0
2
3
!
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.5
W
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
W
1.2
WNW
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)121110101218161615141413121217161413121716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)841466290158726635713866074530291119621127672418736742132846116376254974195
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
10
SSE
10
SW
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
15
S
40
SE
45
SE
30
SSE
30
SW
20
SSE
60
ESE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
40
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:31PM
2.87
5:51AM
3.16
6:05PM
2.97
6:25AM
3.30
6:38PM
3.04
6:58AM
3.40
7:11PM
3.06
7:30AM
3.44
7:44PM
3.05
8:03AM
3.43
8:19PM
3.00
8:38AM
3.36
8:56PM
2.92
9:15AM
3.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:30PM
0.54
11:58AM
0.53
12:03AM
0.39
12:32PM
0.42
12:36AM
0.28
1:05PM
0.33
1:07AM
0.22
1:38PM
0.29
1:40AM
0.21
2:12PM
0.29
2:14AM
0.27
2:49PM
0.35
2:52AM
0.39
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--8:45--8:45--8:42--8:41--8:41--8:38--8:37
Sunset4:37--4:39--4:40--4:43--4:45--4:46--4:49--
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
----11--1-12-112-1----
Temp. °C755666677777777764545
Feels °C (?)410-10321001-2-3-101-7-3-1-3-5
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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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