
Surf Forecasts:
Mullaghderg Beach surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 7,604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mullaghderg Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mullaghderg Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mullaghderg Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaghderg Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | NNW 9 | N 5 | N 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
72 | 37 | 21 | 42 | 44 | 28 | 46 | 239 | 273 | 843 | 408 | 197 | 90 | 53 | 34 | 213 | 204 | 65 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:02AM3.34m | 6:18PM3.20m | 6:35AM3.31m | 6:51PM3.08m | 7:08AM3.22m | 7:25PM2.92m | 7:44AM3.09m | 8:00PM2.74m | 8:23AM2.92m | 8:39PM2.54m | 9:09AM2.75m | 9:26PM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.26m | 12:05PM0.31m | 00:16AM0.33m | 12:40PM0.39m | 00:49AM0.44m | 1:15PM0.53m | 1:22AM0.58m | 1:53PM0.70m | 1:58AM0.73m | 2:34PM0.89m | 2:37AM0.88m | 3:22PM1.07m | |||||||
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 4:38 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:34 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SW 11 | N 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 6 |
72 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 5 | 239 | 273 | 843 | 408 | 197 | 90 | 53 | 34 | 25 | 204 | 65 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | W 10 | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 |
41 | 35 | 15 | 42 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 29 | 7 | 47 | 63 | 95 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | W 18 | N 11 | WNW 8 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 14 | SW 7 | W 11 |
— | 3 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 16 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
— | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 27 | 46 | — | 251 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 39 | 213 | 21 | 54 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 164 | 321 | 49 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 49 | 103 | 86 | 19 |
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Information about the Mullaghderg Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mullaghderg Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mullaghderg Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mullaghderg Beach 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 (Mullaghderg Beach) 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 Mullaghderg Beach 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.
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