Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Magheraroarty Strand. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there’s definitely some good to be had if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 59°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The week kicks off on Monday the 14th with a clean, fun little wave. We’re looking at a 2ft swell from the north, with a 13-second period. That’s a nice, long groundswell for the point. The wind is blowing offshore from the SSW at 16 mph, keeping things tidy. The combined swell energy is a moderate 264, so not a massive amount of power, but with that period, it’ll be shaping up nicely. Monday afternoon is similar with offshore winds, so a solid day for a beginner-friendly wave.

Tuesday the 15th is a write-off. The wind swings onshore and gets nasty, with a 6ft to 7ft cross-shore chop. The swell energy jumps to 688-715, but the quality is gone. Don’t bother.

Wednesday the 16th, the swell is getting bigger, up to 8ft from the WNW. The wind is cross-shore, and the energy is strong at 1346, but the size is getting too big for this break. It’s a no-go for paddle surfing.

The rest of that week, right through to Sunday the 21st, we’re seeing a lot of big, powerful swell. The waves are consistently over 8ft, hitting 12ft and even 16ft on Thursday the 17th. The wind is often strong or cross-shore, and the energy readings are massive, reaching 12305 on Thursday afternoon. This is expert territory, and even then, the conditions are messy. There’s a brief window on Sunday the 20th morning with light ESE winds and an 8ft WNW swell at 12 seconds, but again, it’s big and the break can’t handle it well.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 21st is your standout. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the west, a 12-second period, and clean offshore winds from the south at 12 mph. The energy is a solid 880. This is a proper, well-shaped wave, and it’s the best on offer in the whole run.

After that, the swell drops right off. Tuesday the 22nd has a tiny 1ft wave. There’s a gap of a few days of small to moderate, but often too big or messy surf. Things start to look promising again on Tuesday the 29th of September. We’ve got a 5ft groundswell from the WNW, a very long 14-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy is a moderate 824. This is another promising window, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as a hopeful one for now.

Overall, keep your eye on Monday the 21st. That’s the one to aim for.

Rusty

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