Magheraroarty Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.15° N 8.15° W

Magheraroarty Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magheraroarty Strand sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.2° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, N swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you—this is one of those quiet spells where the ocean just doesn’t have much to offer us. For the next couple of weeks, the only break worth a look is Magheraroarty Strand, a point break that's rated as beginner-friendly but inconsistent. It rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a bit of a moment.

Right now, the water is sitting at 60°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

We kick off Thursday, 30 July, with a 6 ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is howling 19 mph from the W, making it cross and lumpy. That’s poor, and the combined wave energy (375) is moderate, but it’s messy. This carries on through Friday and Saturday, with similar small swells (4 ft to 4 ft) and cross winds, keeping things ordinary.

Sunday, 2 August, shows a slight drop to 4 ft from the NW, with a bit longer period (8 seconds), but the cross-on wind from ENE at 3 mph gives us only marginal conditions. The energy (241) is still moderate. Monday and Tuesday (3–4 August) see the swell up to 4 ft from the N, but it’s cross-on and choppy. By Wednesday, 5 August, the swell collapses to 2 ft and the energy drops to just 51—weak stuff.

From Thursday, 6 August, right through to Sunday, 9 August, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell (1.0 ft to 3 ft) with very low energy (16 to 56). A bit of glassy conditions on Saturday afternoon (8 August) with 1.0 ft and no wind, but there’s just no push. It’s a dead period.

Now, here’s a glimmer: on Monday, 10 August, the wind swings offshore from the S at 9 mph with a 2 ft N swell. It’s clean, but the swell is tiny and the period is only 4 seconds. The energy is just 41—weak. Still, offshore wind is a positive. Then on Tuesday, 11 August morning, we get glassy conditions with a 4 ft NW swell (period 6 seconds) and energy of 140. That’s surfable, but the swell is short period and pretty ordinary.

The standout window is further out: Friday, 14 August. The swell picks up to 8 ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, giving us a strong wave energy (958). Wind is light from the W at 6 mph, creating only a small cross-chop. But here’s the catch: that size is over the 8 ft mark for experts only, and for this spot, it might be too much. The forecast says it’s too big for this break. So even though it looks punchy, it’s not recommended for paddling.

Honestly, for this stretch, there’s no true standout. The best bet is maybe the 11 August morning glass-off with 4 ft or the 14 August big swell if you’re experienced and careful. But don’t hold your breath. The inconsistent nature of the break means this quiet run is pretty normal.

Keep an eye on the sky—forecasts change.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Tuesday
4
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
8
1.2
W
7
1.1
W
7
1.1
W
7
1.1
W
7
1
W
6
1.3
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
1.1
NW
8
1.1
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8
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8
0.7
N
8
0.9
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10
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10
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10
0.9
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9
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7
0.8
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6
0.7
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6
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
152
107
110
107
86
123
144
129
135
125
69
154
214
158
130
127
54
32
82
60
Wind (km/h)
30
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
10
W
5
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
20
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10
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
7:44PM3.35m
7:57AM3.03m
8:15PM3.40m
8:28AM3.03m
8:47PM3.39m
9:01AM3.00m
9:19PM3.32m
9:35AM2.94m
9:53PM3.21m
10:13AM2.85m
10:32PM3.06m
10:57AM2.73m
11:19PM2.87m
Low Tide
1:22PM0.33m
1:52AM0.37m
1:53PM0.26m
2:23AM0.32m
2:24PM0.25m
2:55AM0.32m
2:57PM0.30m
3:28AM0.36m
3:31PM0.40m
4:04AM0.45m
4:10PM0.54m
4:45AM0.59m
4:56PM0.73m
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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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