Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,795 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’m looking at what Magheroarty Strand (Donegal) has cooking for us over this 16-day stretch. First up, Saturday afternoon, July 25th. There’s a solid 2.5m swell from the WNW with an 11-second period, packing some serious punch – combined swell energy is sitting at 1628. Water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 16°. The catch is the wind: 25 km/h from the west, cross-shore, so it’s gonna be a bit choppy. This is an exposed point break that’s inconsistent, but when it fires, it’s a beauty. At 2.5m, though, it’s expert territory – beginners should sit this one out.
Sunday the 26th is a total mess. Wind hits 40 km/h from the WNW, swell jumps to 3.0m with a short 9-second period – just big, lumpy junk. Monday the 27th offers 1.9m and 1.7m with cross-offshore wind, keeping things clean, but the swell period is only 10 seconds and the energy is moderate (832 and 721). It’s marginal at best – not a standout.
Now, Wednesday morning, July 29th – that’s the one to circle. We’ve got 1.2m from the west, 8-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SSW at a gentle 15 km/h. Clean as a whistle. Combined energy is low (228), but for an inconsistent spot like this, that’s a rare window. On a Wednesday, you’ll have no crowds, and the waves will be small but sweet.
After that, it’s a long, dry gap. From Thursday July 30th through to Sunday August 9th, the forecast is mostly poor. A few mornings like August 4th and 5th have “ordinary” waves around 0.8m to 1.1m with light breezes – not worth suiting up. The gap of decent surf stretches over a week.
Then, late in the window, on August 8th and 9th, we see a big pulse: 2.5m to 3.0m from the west and northwest, 10-second periods, and energy up to 1373 and 1658. But the wind is cross-shore or cross-on, making it lumpy. At 3.0m and messy, this break is better suited for kite surfers than paddle surfers. Not a standout for us.
Your best bet? Wednesday morning, July 29th – clean, offshore, and manageable size. After that, we’re waiting on the wind to play nice.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat night, moderate winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1628 | 1434 | 1608 | 1678 | 1163 | 671 | 563 | 372 | 81 | 253 | 217 | 187 | 142 | 177 | 263 | 464 | 601 | 489 | 321 | 198 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:32PM2.58m | 4:56AM2.52m | 5:21PM2.76m | 5:41AM2.66m | 6:02PM2.94m | 6:18AM2.80m | 6:38PM3.11m | 6:52AM2.91m | 7:12PM3.26m | 7:25AM2.99m | 7:44PM3.35m | 7:57AM3.03m | 8:15PM3.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:42PM1.06m | 10:56AM0.96m | 11:30PM0.90m | 11:39AM0.78m | 00:10AM0.73m | 12:16PM0.60m | 00:46AM0.58m | 12:50PM0.45m | 1:20AM0.46m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:52AM0.37m | 1:53PM0.26m | 2:23AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | — | — | N 8 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1628 | — | — | 28 | 136 | 671 | 563 | 372 | 81 | 253 | 217 | 187 | 142 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 489 | 321 | 198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 11 | NNW 10 | — | N 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 16 | — | 161 | 158 | 151 | — | 81 | 83 | 41 | 25 | — | 2 | 10 | — | 5 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1434 | 1608 | 1678 | 1163 | — | — | — | 377 | — | — | — | — | 177 | 263 | 464 | 601 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 345 | 141 | 341 | 793 | 345 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 120 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 58 | 392 | 487 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
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