Magheraroarty Strand surf break

Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 04 Apr 2026 IST
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Magheraroarty Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
8.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Apr 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 5th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 5th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

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04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
WNW
3.5
NW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.1
NW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
3
W
3.5
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
Period(s) (?)141313121112121716151413121110111313131214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2313383337592730153192132559066031442634342293135615481037203948203295422235856401
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
35
WNW
40
W
40
W
20
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
10
SW
35
SSE
25
SSE
30
SW
25
W
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:19PM
3.28
8:34AM
3.21
8:48PM
3.16
9:04AM
2.99
9:19PM
2.99
9:36AM
2.75
9:54PM
2.78
10:12AM
2.50
10:39PM
2.55
11:00AM
2.26
11:46PM
2.35
12:24PM
2.09
1:31AM
2.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:21AM
0.28
2:35PM
0.38
2:53AM
0.47
3:05PM
0.59
3:27AM
0.70
3:37PM
0.81
4:04AM
0.96
4:14PM
1.04
4:53AM
1.21
5:06PM
1.24
6:14AM
1.40
6:37PM
1.36
8:13AM
1.38
Sat
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47--6:45--6:41--6:39
Sunset8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:23--8:25--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C866761013111112131414109101011988
Feels °C (?)3-3-4-31275581112114074332-1
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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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