Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
15.9° C
1.1° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 838 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 10th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 10th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, moderate winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
8
2.4
NW
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1.3
WNW
6
0.3
W
10
0.7
W
5
1
W
5
1.6
W
8
2.1
WNW
9
1.9
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9
1.6
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9
1.8
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9
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WNW
9
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10
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9
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
NNW
12
1
NNW
11
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.4
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8
0.8
WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1118
890
127
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22
52
321
736
627
413
568
564
821
673
371
361
254
66
42
21
111
Wind (km/h)
45
NW
40
WNW
30
NW
20
W
25
WSW
30
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
15
W
25
SW
5
WNW
5
NNE
15
ESE
25
SE
25
S
25
SSE
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cross-off
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off
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High Tide
10:50AM2.69m
11:10PM2.88m
11:47AM2.59m
00:13AM2.69m
1:00PM2.53m
1:35AM2.57m
2:27PM2.59m
3:06AM2.60m
3:48PM2.81m
4:22AM2.75m
4:52PM3.12m
5:22AM2.94m
5:45PM3.43m
Low Tide
4:43PM0.72m
5:25AM0.72m
5:44PM0.90m
6:31AM0.87m
7:07PM1.01m
7:56AM0.94m
8:45PM0.96m
9:20AM0.84m
10:07PM0.73m
10:27AM0.62m
11:09PM0.44m
11:21AM0.38m
00:01AM0.17m
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Temp °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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