Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.6° C
1.7° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Magheraroarty Strand has in store for us. It's a bit of a frustrating picture, to be honest. The water temp is sitting at a mild 60°, which is a touch warmer than we'd normally expect for July, not a bad thing at all. But the pattern for the next week or so is a real tale of "so close, yet so far". High hopes build for the end of the month but the wait is a long one.

Looking now, into Wednesday the 15th, we've got a very long period 16-second groundswell but it's only a tiny 0.3 ft from the west. Combine that with a cross-onshore breeze, and you're looking at flat, messy conditions. That's a zero score from me. Thursday the 16th through to the morning of Wednesday the 22nd is a real slog. We get some swell pulses – a moderate 60 mph wind on Friday the 17th pushing a 4 ft north swell in the afternoon (combined energy of 174) – but the winds are always onshore or cross-onshore, chopping everything to bits. The swell period is short too, around 5–7 seconds, which just doesn't give you any push. It’s a solid week of poor surf conditions.

Then, from Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th, things get interesting but still not quite a winner. The wind swings to a cross-offshore direction, which cleans things up beautifully. On Thursday the 23rd we get clean micro-swell. Friday the 24th is better with a 3 ft west-northwest swell and a moderate 199-235 combined energy, but it's still only reading as poor surf. Saturday the 25th is the first flicker of a real session. The morning is marginal, but by the afternoon we see a clean 4 ft west-northwest swell (combined energy 223) with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. That's the best on offer in the first two weeks, but it's still only a 2/10 in terms of quality.

Now for the real tease. The 29th and 30th of July – that's a week and a half away, so it's a long-range call and less certain. The guidance says this is a "point" break that's ideal for a north-northwest swell. The data is showing a huge pulse of energy hitting. On the morning of Tuesday the 29th, we see an insane 13 ft northwest swell with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 2708 – that is very strong indeed. The wind is clean and cross-offshore. But here's the catch: that swell is too big for this break, the file says it's for experts only. The same goes for the 30th, with a 10 ft northwest swell and a very long 11-second period combined with 1862 energy. It's completely over-the-top for a beginner-friendly spot. For the experienced charger with the right board, the 29th or 30th could be a phenomenal, albeit risky, day.

So, if you're a beginner or want something fun and easy, the afternoon of Saturday the 25th is your only real call – it’s clean but small at 4 ft. For the hardcore crew, keep an eye on the 29th and 30th of July, but only if you've got the skills to handle well overhead, powerful swell with a long period. It’s a long wait for the potential payoff.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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W
16
0.2
W
10
0.4
W
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
W
9
0.9
N
5
1.3
N
6
1.5
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.2
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.4
W
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Energy kJ
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8
23
20
24
41
124
170
92
104
113
62
34
41
59
55
55
77
82
51
30
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
E
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
10
N
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NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
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NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
N
10
NNE
5
N
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cross
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High Tide
7:44PM3.74m
8:08AM3.29m
8:30PM3.78m
8:53AM3.21m
9:15PM3.70m
9:37AM3.08m
9:59PM3.51m
10:21AM2.91m
10:43PM3.25m
11:07AM2.74m
11:30PM2.96m
11:57AM2.57m
00:22AM2.68m
12:57PM2.45m
Low Tide
1:56AM-0.03m
2:03PM0.01m
2:43AM-0.00m
2:47PM0.05m
3:29AM0.11m
3:31PM0.18m
4:13AM0.30m
4:16PM0.38m
4:58AM0.52m
5:03PM0.63m
5:45AM0.76m
5:57PM0.88m
6:39AM0.97m
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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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