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Magheraroarty Strand surf break

Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 17 Aug 2025 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
16.4° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal 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 Sunday (Aug 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 17th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 24th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.7
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.8
WNW
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)789988986777881211101091213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3644494847281925282130243848160243186168195194478
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
ESE
5
S
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
E
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:02PM
2.58
1:49AM
2.52
2:38PM
2.59
3:27AM
2.53
4:04PM
2.78
4:41AM
2.69
5:06PM
3.05
5:35AM
2.88
5:55PM
3.30
6:19AM
3.03
6:36PM
3.49
6:56AM
3.14
7:13PM
3.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:18PM
1.00
8:03AM
1.04
9:00PM
0.99
9:33AM
0.97
10:23PM
0.81
10:40AM
0.76
11:22PM
0.57
11:31AM
0.53
12:08AM
0.36
12:13PM
0.32
12:47AM
0.20
12:50PM
0.17
1:23AM
0.11
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:16--6:18--6:20--
Sunset-9:02--9:00--8:58--8:55--8:52--8:51--8:47-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212218222320202118181716151513151514161716
Feels °C (?)191916202119181815181716141311141412131514
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Donegal

  1. weather stationWind Update Offshore wind reported 16 km from Magheraroarty Strand (light winds from the ESE at Donegal Airport 16 km from Magheraroarty Strand). 0.4m 7s swell from the NNW with a 0.2m 8s swell from the WNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    48 minutes ago Magheraroarty Strand

  2. weather stationWind Update Calm condsitions have become offshore at Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) (light winds from the ESE at Donegal Airport 10 km from Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland)). 0.4m 7s swell from the NNW with a 0.2m 8s swell from the WNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    48 minutes ago Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland)
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17 km/h
ESE
0.0
16.4
Air / Water (°C)
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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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