Marble Hill Strand surf break

Marble Hill Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 IST
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Marble Hill Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Marble Hill Strand sea temperature is
9.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marble Hill Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Marble Hill Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marble Hill Strand in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.5
N
9
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
1.2
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
1
2
3
2
2
3
20
41
25
23
21
8
9
18
13
6
623
799
577
0
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
NNW
0
SSE
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
SSW
5
NE
15
NE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
5
S
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:55PM2.36m
1:36AM2.75m
2:30PM2.36m
2:59AM2.84m
3:43PM2.51m
4:02AM2.99m
4:36PM2.70m
4:50AM3.13m
5:17PM2.89m
5:30AM3.23m
5:53PM3.05m
6:05AM3.27m
6:26PM3.17m
Low Tide
6:34AM0.91m
6:51PM1.02m
8:13AM0.91m
8:23PM0.98m
9:30AM0.76m
9:35PM0.82m
10:24AM0.58m
10:28PM0.64m
11:05AM0.42m
11:11PM0.48m
11:40AM0.31m
11:48PM0.37m
12:11PM0.25m
00:23AM0.30m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
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8:52
8:53
8:55
8:58
9:00
9:01
9:04
Temp °C
16
18
14
14
13
12
13
13
11
13
14
12
17
19
15
15
14
14
17
19
15
12
15
11
11
10
11
12
11
10
11
11
9
14
16
12
12
11
12
14
16
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
14
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
N
8
0.5
N
9
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.4
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
1.1
W
13
1
W
12
0.9
W
12
1.2
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
18
17
16
13
11
9
7
10
41
25
23
21
70
141
392
280
214
623
799
577
382
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.3
N
11
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
N
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
N
10
0.6
W
11
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.5
NW
17
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
20
8
11
6
5
8
85
18
7
143
114
78
59
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
W
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
N
11
0.1
NW
18
0.2
N
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
1
3
1
2
3
6
2
7
4
8
5
9
13
6
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
246
20
155
154
155
161
161
340
332
17
8
381
20
8
32
3
3
26
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
5
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Information about the Marble Hill Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Marble Hill Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Marble Hill Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Marble Hill 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 (Marble Hill 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 Marble Hill 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.

Marble Hill Strand is 27 km (17 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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