Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 IST
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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
10.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 28th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
10
0.7
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.4
W
12
1
WNW
18
1.9
WNW
16
2
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
18
188
411
584
603
1772
1835
1415
965
638
491
353
322
546
377
217
168
154
143
237
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
N
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
10
S
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
10
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
30
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NW
15
WSW
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:18PM2.63m
4:29AM3.12m
5:01PM2.83m
5:10AM3.20m
5:38PM3.00m
5:47AM3.24m
6:11PM3.13m
6:21AM3.23m
6:42PM3.22m
6:54AM3.19m
7:13PM3.25m
7:26AM3.11m
7:44PM3.22m
7:59AM2.98m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.70m
10:51AM0.40m
10:54PM0.55m
11:25AM0.29m
11:32PM0.43m
11:56AM0.23m
00:08AM0.35m
12:25PM0.23m
00:41AM0.33m
12:55PM0.26m
1:15AM0.35m
1:25PM0.35m
1:48AM0.43m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:03
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
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9:00
9:01
9:04
9:06
9:07
9:09
9:12
9:13
2
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
10
11
13
15
13
13
15
12
13
11
10
12
13
12
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
7
7
12
12
9
8
9
6
9
8
7
9
10
8
6
5
4
6
6
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
W
7
0.7
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.9
WNW
16
2
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.1
W
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
19
17
188
411
584
411
1772
1835
1415
965
638
491
353
322
183
1
217
168
154
143
237
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
11
0.3
N
11
0.3
W
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
NNE
10
1
WNW
18
1.1
W
12
1
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.4
N
8
Energy kJ
43
20
8
9
18
603
330
226
141
80
73
59
36
17
95
74
40
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
Energy kJ
9
18
18
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.5
ESE
3
1.7
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
0.7
N
6
0.6
SSW
4
Energy kJ
10
8
5
546
377
31
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
292
5
2
14
2
2
2
19
35
5
2
5
2
2
14
115
113
98
80
53
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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