Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
16.0° C
1.9° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,016 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks. It's a tale of two halves, with a real window of opportunity in the middle, but patience is the name of the game.

First up, we have *Magheraroarty Strand*. This spot is a bit of a challenge to get the timing right. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, around 61°, which is a nice little bonus.

The first few days are a write-off, I'm sorry to say. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are a complete no-go with onshore winds and messy, weak surf. The energy is barely there (165 and 138 Tuesday, dropping to 139 and 113 Wednesday). You’d be better off checking the tides elsewhere.

Thursday the 23rd is even smaller, with the combined energy dropping to just 61 and 51, so that’s a flat day.

Now, Friday the 24th is where things get interesting. There's a pulse of swell coming in, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The swell height is 5 ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to 371 and 333, showing some real grunt is on the way. The conditions are clean, and it's a genuine opportunity to get wet.

But the real standout – and I mean *the* one to circle on your calendar – is Saturday the 25th. We're looking at a solid 8 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 948, which is a serious amount of power. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, which is usually workable. However, and this is a big one, the forecast says this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a point break that's inconsistent by nature, this much water will make it a real handful. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a beast. It's a shame, because the swell is there, but the break just can't handle it.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are still big, with 7 ft to 7 ft of swell, but the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and the conditions are lumpy. The scores are poor, so it's not worth the hassle.

After that, the swell drops and the conditions just don't line up. There's a lot of cross-offshore wind, but the quality of the surf is marginal at best through to the end of July and into early August. The combined energy drops off a cliff, and we're looking at tiny, weak waves for days on end.

From the 31st of July right through to the 5th of August, it's a long, flat run. The swell is tiny, the energy is nearly non-existent (down to 3 at one point), and the wind is all over the place. There's a brief moment of glassy conditions on the 3rd of August afternoon, but the swell is only 0.7 ft, so it's just a flat, oily sea.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 24th is your best bet for a decent paddle. It's not perfect, but it's the most consistent and surfable option on offer. Saturday the 25th is a true standout for power, but it's likely too big and dangerous for this spot. After that, the window closes and we're looking at a significant gap of flat, poor surf until the forecast ends. Keep your eyes peeled, but for now, get out on Friday.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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747
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832
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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35
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High Tide
11:57AM2.57m
00:22AM2.68m
12:57PM2.45m
1:26AM2.47m
2:10PM2.39m
2:43AM2.37m
3:27PM2.44m
3:58AM2.40m
4:32PM2.58m
4:56AM2.52m
5:21PM2.76m
5:41AM2.66m
6:02PM2.94m
Low Tide
5:57PM0.88m
6:39AM0.97m
7:02PM1.09m
7:44AM1.12m
8:22PM1.20m
8:57AM1.16m
9:40PM1.18m
10:03AM1.10m
10:42PM1.06m
10:56AM0.96m
11:30PM0.90m
11:39AM0.78m
00:10AM0.73m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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