Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
16.6° C
1.7° 

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with 603 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with NW swell.

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 (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
10
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
8
1.3
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.6
NW
6
0.7
NW
7
1.2
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10
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.7
W
10
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
136
69
121
87
24
26
16
15
33
43
322
597
482
220
127
96
70
32
98
207
Wind (km/h)
40
N
35
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
20
N
15
NW
20
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
5
W
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
20
E
40
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
25
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Wind State
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off
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off
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cross-on
cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:44AM2.47m
00:12AM2.31m
12:56PM2.33m
1:39AM2.16m
2:34PM2.32m
3:17AM2.20m
3:55PM2.48m
4:23AM2.35m
4:48PM2.70m
5:07AM2.54m
5:27PM2.94m
5:43AM2.72m
6:01PM3.16m
Low Tide
5:51PM1.16m
6:20AM1.23m
7:21PM1.33m
7:55AM1.32m
9:08PM1.30m
9:25AM1.22m
10:18PM1.13m
10:23AM1.01m
11:04PM0.91m
11:05AM0.78m
11:40PM0.69m
11:39AM0.55m
00:13AM0.47m
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Feels °C
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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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