Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Issued: 6 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
14.7° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed night, moderate winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
!
0
0
1
0
0
!
!
2
0
0
!
0
1
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
10
3.5
W
10
3
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
9
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
2.5
W
9
3
W
9
2.4
W
10
1.9
W
9
2
W
9
2.1
W
7
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.5
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
2314
1631
979
165
153
361
292
1017
1301
1026
627
685
0
553
453
351
348
251
194
202
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
45
WNW
30
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
40
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
40
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
35
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SE
5
SW
Wind State
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:04PM3.20m
8:17AM2.89m
8:39PM3.20m
8:52AM2.84m
9:14PM3.17m
9:27AM2.77m
9:49PM3.10m
10:04AM2.70m
10:26PM3.02m
10:47AM2.62m
11:08PM2.93m
11:36AM2.55m
11:58PM2.84m
12:35PM2.52m
Low Tide
2:12AM0.55m
2:15PM0.45m
2:47AM0.56m
2:48PM0.46m
3:23AM0.59m
3:23PM0.51m
4:00AM0.63m
4:00PM0.60m
4:40AM0.68m
4:41PM0.71m
5:25AM0.73m
5:31PM0.83m
6:20AM0.78m
mod rain
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light rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:56
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:15
10:15
10:14
10:14
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
 mm
8
3
Temp °C
15
13
13
14
13
14
16
15
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
15
14
18
21
21
20
Feels °C
7
3
7
8
8
9
12
10
7
7
9
9
7
8
10
9
10
15
19
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
10
1.4
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
0.2
N
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
8
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
Energy kJ
153
281
165
153
361
292
9
29
24
251
194
202
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
Energy kJ
5
5
21
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
4
3.5
W
10
3
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
9
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
2.5
W
9
3
W
9
2.4
W
10
1.9
W
9
2
W
9
2.1
W
7
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.5
W
9
Energy kJ
24
2314
1631
979
509
459
356
637
1017
1301
1026
627
685
432
553
453
351
348
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
4
433
341
352
17
17
17
66
565
362
120
345
345
75
102
157
87
62
58
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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 16 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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