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Magheraroarty Strand surf break

Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 17 Feb 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
7.8° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Feb 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 12 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 19th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 19th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 24th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, gales from the SW by Sun night).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
N
1.1
W
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
0.8
N
2.4
W
4
W
3
W
3
W
0.4
NNW
3
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
4
W
4
W
4
W
0.4
N
0.4
N
Period(s) (?)111112171513121110101217161413131415151312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)89429871962982001451222611902372903919863443907283341525241703064835347
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
50
ESE
55
SE
40
SE
30
SE
25
WSW
30
W
25
S
45
SW
50
WSW
30
SW
40
SW
45
SW
40
SW
40
SW
55
SW
65
WSW
40
W
25
SW
30
S
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM
3.16
6:33AM
3.58
6:49PM
3.25
7:05AM
3.65
7:21PM
3.28
7:37AM
3.65
7:55PM
3.26
8:12AM
3.54
8:31PM
3.17
8:50AM
3.35
9:11PM
3.02
9:33AM
3.09
9:59PM
2.82
10:28AM
2.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:13AM
0.13
12:42PM
0.09
12:44AM
0.03
1:13PM
0.01
1:17AM
0.01
1:46PM
0.02
1:52AM
0.07
2:21PM
0.13
2:30AM
0.22
2:59PM
0.32
3:13AM
0.44
3:44PM
0.58
4:05AM
0.72
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--7:50--7:47--7:45--7:43--7:39--7:37--7:35
Sunset5:40--5:44--5:45--5:47--5:50--5:52--5:53--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C443458810910101111111099991211
Feels °C (?)-4-10-9-5-20010-103310-3-51363
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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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