
Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 2,283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
943 | 763 | 572 | 333 | 568 | 846 | 1087 | 1465 | 2165 | 1521 | 1040 | 784 | 506 | 395 | 743 | 726 | 934 | 1011 | 1487 | 996 | 303 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:14AM2.95m | 10:46PM2.69m | 11:21AM2.72m | 00:08AM2.42m | 12:57PM2.61m | 1:57AM2.34m | 2:37PM2.72m | 3:25AM2.50m | 3:49PM2.98m | 4:26AM2.74m | 4:43PM3.25m | 5:12AM2.97m | 5:26PM3.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25PM0.70m | 4:49AM0.87m | 5:42PM0.96m | 6:12AM1.08m | 7:31PM1.04m | 7:58AM1.08m | 9:09PM0.86m | 9:21AM0.87m | 10:14PM0.59m | 10:19AM0.60m | 11:01PM0.33m | 11:05AM0.36m | 11:39PM0.14m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 13 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | N 9 | N 8 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
943 | 763 | 572 | 333 | 568 | 846 | 2 | 2 | 1788 | — | — | 784 | 506 | 395 | 743 | 24 | 12 | — | 1487 | 996 | 303 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | N 8 |
428 | — | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | — | — | WSW 5 |
14 | 461 | 432 | 340 | — | — | 1087 | 1465 | 2165 | 1521 | 1040 | — | — | — | — | 726 | 934 | 1011 | — | — | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 340 | 96 | 17 | 58 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 17 | 259 | 1049 | 120 | 340 | 120 | 51 |
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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.










