Muckros Surf Guide

Muckros in Donegal is a fairly exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the west. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days.

Muckros Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach2fairly consistent
60°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Muckros:

The best conditions reported for surf at Muckros occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Muckros (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: spring
The best time of year for surfing Muckros with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring  and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 13% of the time in April while 53% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 34% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
13%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
53%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
34%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Muckros Location Map

Interactive Muckros surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Muckros is Sligo Airport (SXL) in Ireland, 37 km (23 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Muckros is St Angelo (Enniskillen) Airport (ENK) in England, 64 km (40 miles) away.

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Muckros Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 02:37 Local Time
Wednesday 09
4AM7AM10AM1PM
Wave (ft)
3.5
W
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
Period (s) 7 7 8 8
Wind (mph)
10
10
10
10
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Swell History at Muckros

Surf stats for Muckros, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Muckros

Wind stats for Muckros, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Muckros Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 5 votes.
  • Overall:2.0
  • Quality on a good day:2.0
  • Consistency of Surf:2.0
  • Difficulty Level:1.7
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:1.7
  • Crowds:3.0
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Jay Doc from Ireland
“Fickle break. Lucky if you get it working well 3 days a year. The Sand Banks are constantly getting destroyed by groundswells. There is a dangerous rip on both sides of the beach. This is an absolutely Impossible beach to predict. Not worth the hassle.”

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