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Malin Mor Left surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
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Malin Mor Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Malin Mor Left sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Malin Mor Left surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, W swell with 11,891 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Malin Mor Left this week:
The surf forecast for Malin Mor Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Malin Mor Left in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Malin Mor Left over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | |
245 | 160 | 235 | 743 | 642 | 857 | 699 | 430 | 245 | 167 | 201 | 149 | 173 | 197 | 917 | 1072 | 9210 | 11891 | 8927 | 4708 | 2653 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:43PM3.00m | 5:56AM2.95m | 6:18PM3.09m | 6:32AM2.95m | 6:52PM3.15m | 7:07AM2.92m | 7:28PM3.16m | 7:43AM2.86m | 8:04PM3.13m | 8:18AM2.77m | 8:42PM3.07m | 8:55AM2.65m | 9:22PM2.98m | 9:35AM2.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.58m | 11:57AM0.47m | 00:22AM0.53m | 12:31PM0.47m | 00:58AM0.52m | 1:05PM0.48m | 1:34AM0.55m | 1:39PM0.51m | 2:12AM0.62m | 2:14PM0.56m | 2:51AM0.71m | 2:50PM0.63m | 3:32AM0.81m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | |
— | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 | 10:04 | |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
9 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | N 7 | WSW 10 | N 7 | N 8 | W 14 | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 |
58 | 160 | 235 | 743 | 19 | 19 | 699 | 430 | 245 | 167 | 201 | 149 | 4 | 197 | 4 | 1 | 7623 | — | 7089 | 4009 | 2653 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
42 | 74 | 20 | 5 | 2 | — | 20 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 16 | WSW 14 | NNW 11 | NW 7 | — | — | N 8 | — | W 15 | W 14 | W 18 | W 17 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 5 | 39 | 12 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 2 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 4 |
245 | — | 10 | 9 | 642 | 857 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 173 | — | 917 | 1072 | 9210 | 11891 | 8927 | 4708 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 19 | 38 | 22 | 38 | 46 | 282 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 70 | 32 | 206 | 487 | 499 | 522 | 283 | 32 | 47 |
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Information about the Malin Mor Left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Malin Mor Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Malin Mor Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Malin Mor Left 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 (Malin Mor Left) 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 Malin Mor Left 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.
Malin Mor Left is 22 km (14 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












