Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.8° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, W swell with 10,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Tue
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
11
2.5
WNW
14
2.5
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
W
10
0.6
NW
13
4.5
W
16
4.5
WNW
15
4
WNW
14
3
WNW
12
2.5
W
11
2.4
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11
0.8
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11
2.4
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10
2.5
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11
3
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.4
W
11
1.9
WNW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
736
2620
2039
1361
743
510
104
10225
8469
5182
2518
1751
1295
171
1193
1512
2552
1643
1363
927
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SW
20
WNW
10
WSW
20
SSE
30
SSE
45
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
25
S
30
SW
25
SSW
30
S
5
W
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
4:33PM2.70m
4:53AM2.56m
5:08PM2.96m
5:26AM2.79m
5:40PM3.20m
5:57AM3.01m
6:10PM3.40m
6:28AM3.19m
6:41PM3.55m
7:00AM3.33m
7:13PM3.62m
7:32AM3.41m
7:47PM3.61m
Low Tide
10:48PM0.90m
10:49AM0.79m
11:21PM0.63m
11:22AM0.54m
11:51PM0.38m
11:53AM0.32m
00:20AM0.17m
12:24PM0.15m
00:50AM0.02m
12:57PM0.04m
1:21AM-0.05m
1:30PM0.01m
1:54AM-0.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
11
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11
9
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6
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8
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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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