Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.3° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s 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 3.0m 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 25th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day window for Magheraroarty Strand, and it’s a tricky one. The first real action kicks off Saturday the 25th, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

The opening weekend is a brute. Saturday morning the 25th, we’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period. The wind is howling out of the west at 19 mph, whipping up a cross-chop. The energy is massive, reading 1557, but honestly, it’s just too big for this spot. It’s a proper beast. Saturday afternoon drops a little to 8ft, still WNW, with a bit more period at 11 seconds, and the wind swings cross-offshore, cleaning it up nicely. But again, that’s still a lot of water moving around for a beginner-friendly point break. You’d want to be a solid surfer to handle it.

Sunday the 26th is a write-off. The swell holds at 10ft, but the wind is screaming 22 mph from the WNW, right onshore, making it lumpy and messy. No dice.

Monday the 27th brings some relief, but it’s only marginal. The swell drops to 7ft in the morning from the west, with a moderate 10-second period. The wind is cross-offshore, making it clean, but the energy is still high at 1143. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The afternoon gets smaller, around 6ft, with the energy dropping to 959. It’s clean, but still just average.

Tuesday the 28th is a step down, with a 6ft west swell and a short 8-second period. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the energy is moderate at 471. It’s a grovel. The afternoon is similar, just a touch smaller.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 29th through the 31st, the swell drops right off into the 1ft to 4ft range. The wind stays light and cross-offshore, making conditions clean, but the waves are tiny and weak. It’s the kind of thing you’d only paddle out for if you’re desperate for a dip.

From the 1st of August right through to the 9th, it’s a pretty grim run. The swell fluctuates but never gets above 6ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, creating choppy, poor conditions. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 3rd of August morning where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 4ft with an 8-second period. It’s clean, but the energy is low at 179. It’s not a standout.

The only real bright spot, if you can call it that, is Saturday the 25th afternoon. If you’re an experienced surfer, that 8ft WNW swell with the cross-offshore wind and 11-second period is the best of a bad bunch. The energy is very strong at 1628. But for a beginner spot like Magheroarty Strand, it’s a big ask. The crowds are never an issue here, so you’ll have it to yourself, but that’s because it’s too big for most.

Overall, this stretch is a tough one. The first weekend is powerful but challenging, and then it just fades into mediocrity. Keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1557
1628
1239
1440
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1075
770
593
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411
363
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148
71
66
68
48
54
56
65
Wind (km/h)
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25
WSW
30
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
W
25
SSW
25
SW
25
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20
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25
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10
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15
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High Tide
4:32PM2.58m
4:56AM2.52m
5:21PM2.76m
5:41AM2.66m
6:02PM2.94m
6:18AM2.80m
6:38PM3.11m
6:52AM2.91m
7:12PM3.26m
7:25AM2.99m
7:44PM3.35m
7:57AM3.03m
8:15PM3.40m
Low Tide
10:03AM1.10m
10:42PM1.06m
10:56AM0.96m
11:30PM0.90m
11:39AM0.78m
00:10AM0.73m
12:16PM0.60m
00:46AM0.58m
12:50PM0.45m
1:20AM0.46m
1:22PM0.33m
1:52AM0.37m
1:53PM0.26m
2:23AM0.32m
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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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