Magheraroarty Strand surf break

Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

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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
13.6° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Wednesday (Oct 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
3
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.6
WSW
0.4
NE
0.2
N
0.2
NNE
0.4
NW
1.8
WNW
3
NW
2.5
NW
1.7
NNW
1.6
NNW
1
N
0.8
N
1.1
NNW
1.9
N
2.4
NNW
3.5
NNW
5.5
NNW
Period(s) (?)9981110599108888121010106101013
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)141359010782537210878863836472081172272881147225410936
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
25
SE
40
SE
30
SE
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
SE
10
W
5
SW
30
NW
35
WNW
25
W
10
WSW
10
ESE
45
E
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSE
40
W
45
NNW
35
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
3.21
5:36AM
2.98
5:47PM
3.31
6:07AM
3.12
6:18PM
3.35
6:36AM
3.22
6:47PM
3.35
7:04AM
3.27
7:16PM
3.30
7:32AM
3.27
7:46PM
3.20
8:01AM
3.21
8:15PM
3.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:54AM
0.57
11:26PM
0.37
11:30AM
0.41
11:56PM
0.26
12:02PM
0.30
12:24AM
0.20
12:33PM
0.25
12:51AM
0.20
1:03PM
0.24
1:19AM
0.25
1:34PM
0.30
1:47AM
0.36
2:05PM
0.42
2:16AM
0.50
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise8:07--8:08--8:11--8:12--8:15--8:17--8:18--
Sunset-6:27--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:17--6:15--6:13-
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--851---3221--7---3-3
Temp. °C141513131413131312121211111013121110121211
Feels °C (?)910581311121110654879436432
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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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