Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here again, switching to feet and knots. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag for Magheraroarty Strand. The main problem is that when the swell hits, it’s often too much for this break, and when it’s small, conditions aren’t there. The water is running at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be alright with a 3/2.

The first real look is Tuesday afternoon, 1st September. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the W with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 618. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, but the forecast notes the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a beginner-friendly point, that’s a big caveat. The wave quality score is high, but only for experienced surfers comfortable with a full-on, punchy wave. Not for the learners.

The next standout is Saturday, 5th September. The morning is blown out with a strong 10 ft WNW swell and a cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon cleans up. Swell drops to 8 ft from the WNW, period 10 seconds, combined energy 961 – moderate to strong. The wind swings to a gentle cross-offshore breeze, giving you clean conditions. Again, the forecast warns the swell may be too big for this spot, so it’s a high-performance option for the crew who know what they’re doing. Crowds are listed as never, so you’ll have the place to yourself.

Looking further out, Tuesday morning, 8th September, is a nice surprise. The swell is 7 ft from the W, period 9 seconds, combined energy 635. The wind is a light cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a genuinely good day for intermediate to advanced surfers. The wave quality score is solid, and the light wind means the waves should hold up.

But the real hidden gem is Saturday, 12th September. Early morning, the swell is 4 ft from the N, period 11 seconds, combined energy 410. That’s a moderate, long-period groundswell. The wind is glassy – dead calm, 3 knots from the S. That’s a major positive. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a point break, and a long-period N swell can wrap in nicely here. The lower size makes it manageable for more surfers, and the glassy surface will make it silky. Crowds are never, so you’ve got a real chance at a solo session.

Monday, 14th September, brings a massive 10 ft swell from the W with a very long period of 15 seconds and combined energy of 4039 – that’s strong wave energy. But the wind is cross-shore, and the forecast warns it’s too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and the long period will make it dumpy and hard to paddle into at the point. I’d say skip it unless you’re a local charger.

Tuesday, 15th September, is similar – 12 ft from the W, period 12 seconds, combined energy 3623. Clean but way too big for this spot.

Overall, the best of the best is the Saturday, 12th September morning session – glassy, 4 ft N swell, and no crowds. If you want a bit more size, the Tuesday, 8th September morning is your next best bet. The rest of the window is either too small, too windy, or too big.

Rusty out.

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