Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Issued: 6 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
14.7° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 4,073 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 25th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 25th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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 Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
1.3
S
5
1.1
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
11
2.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
3
W
12
2.5
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.4
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
12
17
52
115
358
294
196
118
83
83
77
87
132
749
2165
3610
2405
1584
630
313
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
NW
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
15
SE
35
SSE
35
S
30
S
35
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
SE
30
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:07AM2.68m
2:52PM2.49m
3:09AM2.61m
3:49PM2.59m
4:05AM2.61m
4:38PM2.72m
4:54AM2.66m
5:21PM2.85m
5:38AM2.73m
6:01PM2.97m
6:17AM2.79m
6:39PM3.08m
6:54AM2.83m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.99m
8:34AM0.85m
8:53PM1.01m
9:27AM0.85m
9:53PM0.97m
10:15AM0.82m
10:44PM0.88m
10:58AM0.75m
11:28PM0.78m
11:38AM0.67m
00:09AM0.69m
12:15PM0.59m
00:47AM0.61m
12:51PM0.51m
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
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rain showers
clear
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part cloud
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4:58
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
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10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
 mm
3
12
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
Temp °C
15
14
15
16
16
20
20
14
15
18
17
18
17
15
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
Feels °C
12
13
14
15
14
18
19
9
10
17
16
13
11
11
7
6
7
9
10
13
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
8
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
N
6
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
1.1
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
7
1.5
W
10
3
W
12
2.5
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.4
W
9
Energy kJ
14
12
17
52
115
358
294
196
118
39
83
71
87
132
477
2405
1584
630
313
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
N
7
0.3
W
12
0.1
N
7
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NW
6
0.7
W
9
0.6
N
6
0.3
N
5
0.7
W
8
0.3
W
13
Energy kJ
14
12
11
4
26
1
3
11
9
83
22
5
60
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
W
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.3
S
4
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
1
12
4
8
1
1
5
5
3
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.3
NNE
3
1.1
NNE
5
1.2
N
5
0.4
SSE
3
1.3
S
5
0.4
S
3
1.8
WSW
11
2.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
0.7
SSE
4
Energy kJ
8
2
61
85
2
77
2
749
2165
3610
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
Distance (km)
44
502
67
511
238
2
14
14
37
40
14
44
57
44
33
430
519
318
53
36
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
5
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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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