Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break
Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Magheraroarty Strand

Issued: 12 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
12.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,836 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 9th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 9th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 9th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat night).

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
2
1
0
2
3
!
!
!
0
!
2
2
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
11
2.5
W
11
2
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.9
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
1.8
W
9
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
9
2.2
W
9
0.5
WNW
12
2.2
W
11
2
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1548
1527
776
544
586
613
498
624
773
839
85
1128
915
714
504
341
288
26
27
26
22
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
30
WNW
20
WSW
25
W
30
W
20
SW
20
S
30
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NE
10
NNE
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
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
cross-off
High Tide
1:28PM2.40m
1:50AM2.76m
2:35PM2.53m
2:53AM2.86m
3:35PM2.72m
3:54AM3.01m
4:31PM2.95m
4:51AM3.17m
5:23PM3.19m
5:45AM3.30m
6:13PM3.40m
6:38AM3.37m
7:02PM3.55m
Low Tide
7:16AM0.90m
7:24PM0.98m
8:18AM0.78m
8:31PM0.90m
9:17AM0.63m
9:34PM0.73m
10:11AM0.46m
10:32PM0.52m
11:03AM0.32m
11:27PM0.32m
11:52AM0.20m
00:20AM0.15m
12:41PM0.13m
1:12AM0.05m
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4:54
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
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10:08
10:09
10:10
10:12
10:12
10:13
10:14
 mm
3
2
6
3
1
3
3
3
2
5
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
11
12
11
12
13
13
13
14
15
20
21
20
23
23
20
17
18
20
Feels °C
3
6
5
5
6
6
8
8
9
8
8
12
16
18
20
21
23
20
17
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
9
1.4
W
9
0.2
N
9
0.5
WNW
12
2.2
W
11
2
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1
W
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
613
311
6
85
1128
915
714
504
341
288
176
84
62
37
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
12
5
4
4
1
1
1
26
27
26
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
11
2.5
W
11
2
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.8
W
9
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
9
2.2
W
9
2.2
W
10
Energy kJ
1548
1527
776
544
586
498
624
773
839
928
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
163
826
120
793
858
20
0
58
96
58
96
49
23
55
0
0
0
4
3
9
3
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
4
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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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