Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

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Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
9.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Silver Strand (Malin Beg) this week:

The surf forecast for Silver Strand (Malin Beg) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 19th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 19th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silver Strand (Malin Beg) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
W
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
3
WSW
2.1
W
2.4
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
0.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
1
WNW
1.3
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)121514131211111091098141312121513121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)569324136691919847771220989096152931824126410865852697113191808633
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
35
SW
35
SSW
40
SSE
40
SSE
50
S
45
SW
40
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
15
SW
15
SE
5
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
20
N
15
NE
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:18--6:16
Sunset8:37--8:38--8:40--8:43--8:45--8:46--8:49--
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
23-14214-------------
Temp. °C109111010101010999912111214101012119
Feels °C (?)31521-112245610671067764
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Information about the Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf forecast

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

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) is 21 km (13 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.

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