Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.6° 

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 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, W swell with 15,223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with WSW 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 30th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 30th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 27th Oct)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
7
WNW
14
6
WNW
13
3.5
WNW
11
1.9
W
11
1.3
WNW
11
3
WSW
11
5.5
W
14
6
W
14
4
W
14
3.5
W
12
3
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.4
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10
1.5
W
10
1.9
WSW
13
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
11
2.2
W
13
3
W
12
2.2
W
11
2.2
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19850
11176
2900
846
366
2366
11841
14332
5607
3331
1931
689
371
477
1156
628
543
1710
2188
1128
1462
Wind (km/h)
65
WNW
55
W
30
SW
45
SSE
50
S
45
WSW
55
W
55
WSW
50
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
30
SSE
55
SSE
55
SSE
25
NW
30
NNE
25
N
35
NW
50
WNW
40
WNW
30
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
4:54PM3.46m
5:20AM3.35m
5:33PM3.54m
5:57AM3.46m
6:13PM3.52m
6:36AM3.49m
6:56PM3.39m
7:18AM3.44m
7:42PM3.17m
8:06AM3.31m
8:34PM2.89m
9:02AM3.13m
9:37PM2.59m
Low Tide
10:41AM0.25m
11:06PM-0.02m
11:19AM0.10m
11:41PM-0.07m
11:58AM0.03m
00:18AM-0.03m
12:40PM0.05m
00:58AM0.10m
1:25PM0.17m
1:41AM0.29m
2:17PM0.37m
2:29AM0.53m
3:18PM0.61m
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Temp °C
10
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14
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11
11
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14
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11
Feels °C
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7
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-1
-1
4
8
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8
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5
3
6
7
2
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4
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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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