Surf Forecasts:
Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it's a brutal start. We're looking at a solid gap of about two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and that’s just the way it is. From the 15th right through to the 27th of July, it's a write-off. The waves are barely a whisper, with weak energy readings and mostly cross or onshore winds just messing up the surface. You’ll see a bit of a bump on the 24th and 25th with some size, but the wind is pumping at 25 mph, so it's a messy, blown-out situation. Not for the paddle board.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't come until the 29th of July. Magheroarty Strand (Donegal) might just be the spot to finally get a wetsuit on. On Wednesday morning, we’ve got a gentle offshore breeze from the south, which is a huge positive. The swell is small, only 2ft from the NNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is still weak, but it’s clean. It’s surfable, but only just. It’s a beginner-friendly point break, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be sitting and waiting for the sets. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The 30th of July is a bit of a letdown again, with the swell dropping right back off. So, if you’re desperate, that Wednesday morning on the 29th is your only real window. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only game in town.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 16 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 6 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 33 | 78 | 99 | 85 | 139 | 175 | 68 | 35 | 57 | 59 | 53 | 48 | 46 | 41 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:22AM3.30m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM0.06m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:54 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | W 9 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 41 | 27 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 36 | 45 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 68 | 35 | 25 | 59 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 16 | W 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 | W 9 | NE 5 | NE 4 | W 11 | N 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 12 | 5 | — | 9 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 57 | 1 | 53 | 48 | 46 | 2 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | — | — | W 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 8 | N 6 | W 19 | W 18 | W 18 | N 11 | W 7 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 17 | 42 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 6 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 33 | 78 | 99 | 85 | 139 | 175 | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | 2 | 41 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 163 | 9 | 392 | 1229 | 363 | 341 | 348 | 33 | 9 | 36 | 58 | 66 | 163 | 66 | 67 | 9 | 9 |
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