Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
16.4° C
2.3° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
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

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. I’m Rusty, and I’m calling it straight from the charts.

First off, the water temps at Magheraroarty Strand are a solid 62° – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit or maybe even a shorty if you’re tough enough.

Now, the bad news first. There’s a long, painful gap right at the start. From Saturday the 18th through to Thursday the 23rd of July, it’s just ugly. Every session is marked as poor surf conditions. The wind is onshore, mostly from the N or NNW, the swell is small and weak – we’re looking at 2 ft to 4 ft with short periods around 6 seconds. The combined energy is barely a whisper, under 150 most of the time. It’s messy, it’s weak, and it’s not worth paddling out for. Save your energy.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Friday morning, the 24th of July. The swell picks up to 6 ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore from the WSW. That’s clean. The combined energy jumps to 446 (moderate). It’s still a bit of a gamble, but for a point break, that’s a decent option. The afternoon gets even bigger – 7 ft from the W, period 8 seconds, and the wind stays cross-off. Clean conditions, but at 7 ft, it’s getting into expert territory. The combined energy is 597 (moderate). This is the best of the first week, but it’s only for the experienced crew.

Then we hit a real run of strong swell. From Saturday the 25th through to Wednesday the 29th, the swell is pumping hard. Heights are consistently 7 ft to 10 ft, with periods of 9 to 10 seconds, all from the WNW or W. The wind is mostly cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is massive – 906, 963, 1035, even 1362. That’s very strong wave energy. But here’s the kicker: the guidance says this is just too big for Magheraroarty Strand. It’s a point break, and when it’s this big, it’s going to be a washing machine. The scores are good, but the wave comment says “too big for this break.” So unless you’re a proper charger, stay on the sand.

The standout, if you ask me, is the 24th of July. Friday morning and afternoon. Clean cross-offshore wind, solid 6 ft to 7 ft WNW swell, moderate energy. It’s the sweet spot before it gets mental. The crowd potential is “never” here, so you’ll have it quiet.

After that, the swell hangs around big into the end of July and the start of August. Thursday the 30th of July is massive – 12 ft from the WNW, period 10 to 11 seconds, combined energy 2407 and 2770. That’s very strong, but again, too big for the break. It’s only for experts, and even then, it’s a bit of a beast.

The final days of the forecast, August 1st and 2nd, show things easing. Saturday the 1st has 5 ft from the W, period 9 seconds, but the wind is cross-on and the conditions are marginal. Sunday the 2nd looks better: 5 ft from the W, period 8 seconds, and the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s a treat. The combined energy is 292 (moderate). It’s a small, clean, glassy day. Perfect for beginners or a relaxed session.

So, overall: a rough start, a clean window on the 24th of July for the brave, then a long stretch of too-big swell, and a final nice little glassy day on the 2nd of August. The best bet is the 24th of July, but watch the size.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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N
6
1.1
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1.3
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0.9
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WNW
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WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
92
141
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46
40
57
70
82
66
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61
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85
78
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25
446
597
773
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
25
N
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
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N
20
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NNW
15
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WNW
15
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WSW
30
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30
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High Tide
9:59PM3.51m
10:21AM2.91m
10:43PM3.25m
11:07AM2.74m
11:30PM2.96m
11:57AM2.57m
00:22AM2.68m
12:57PM2.45m
1:26AM2.47m
2:10PM2.39m
2:43AM2.37m
3:27PM2.44m
3:58AM2.40m
Low Tide
3:31PM0.18m
4:13AM0.30m
4:16PM0.38m
4:58AM0.52m
5:03PM0.63m
5:45AM0.76m
5:57PM0.88m
6:39AM0.97m
7:02PM1.09m
7:44AM1.12m
8:22PM1.20m
8:57AM1.16m
9:40PM1.18m
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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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