Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, W swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s talk about Magheraroarty Strand. This is a point break, exposed to the north-northwest, and it’s an inconsistent setup, so when it’s on, it’s a treat, but you’ve got to be patient.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a dry spell. The first few days are a write-off. Strong southwesterly winds are ripping across the beach, making a mess of the swell. The combined energy is weak, but with those winds, it’s just not worth it. You’d be fighting a losing battle.
We’re looking at a gap of nearly three days before anything half-decent shows up. The first real chance comes Wednesday, July 8th. The wind backs off to a gentle breeze, and we get clean waves. Swell is 4 ft from the west, with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate, not massive, but the conditions are better. This is the kind of day where the point starts to feel like a proper wave again. Thursday, July 9th is similar: 4 ft to 4 ft from the west, same period, and clean with a gentle breeze. These two days are your pick of the entire forecast.
After that, the wind swings around again. Friday, July 10th through to the end of the first week, the waves get smaller, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality drops right off. The energy levels drop to weak, and it’s just not fun.
Into the second week, the outlook is pretty flat. Monday, July 13th morning offers a brief moment: glassy conditions, only 2 ft from the west, but a 10-second period and weak energy. It’s surfable but ordinary. You could get a few ankle-biters if you’re desperate. Tuesday through to Sunday, July 19th, it’s a mix of small, weak swell and poor to marginal conditions. The energy stays low, and winds keep messing with the shape. A brief spike in energy on Saturday, July 18th morning with 5 ft swell from the north-west and a 10-second period, but the wind is a fresh breeze and the forecast says it’s only marginal. Not a standout.
To be honest, for this stretch, if you’ve got a kite, those bigger, windier days look more interesting than trying to paddle into a mushy, cross-onshore mess. The water temp here is average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
For now, your best bet is that Wednesday and Thursday. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s clean and it’s a wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 429 | 0 | 507 | 464 | 477 | 373 | 458 | 464 | 328 | 264 | 230 | 188 | 219 | 258 | 2 | 12 | 173 | 327 | 207 | 169 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:04AM2.70m | 10:26PM3.02m | 10:47AM2.62m | 11:08PM2.93m | 11:36AM2.55m | 11:58PM2.84m | 12:35PM2.52m | 00:59AM2.76m | 1:45PM2.54m | 2:12AM2.75m | 3:00PM2.65m | 3:29AM2.82m | 4:09PM2.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:00PM0.60m | 4:40AM0.68m | 4:41PM0.71m | 5:25AM0.73m | 5:31PM0.83m | 6:20AM0.78m | 6:33PM0.92m | 7:25AM0.81m | 7:47PM0.94m | 8:36AM0.79m | 9:05PM0.85m | 9:45AM0.68m | 10:17PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 328 | 264 | 230 | 188 | 219 | 258 | 215 | 115 | 173 | 327 | 207 | 169 | 151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 11 | WNW 11 | W 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | W 17 | W 17 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 429 | 497 | 507 | 464 | 477 | 373 | 458 | 464 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 346 | 102 | 106 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 360 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 163 | 163 | 259 | 65 | 341 | 33 |
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