Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Issued: 12 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
15.7° C

2.1°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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,338 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 2nd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.9
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.1
NW
11
2.1
W
10
2.5
W
9
3
W
9
2.3
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
8
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.3
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1338
920
687
410
306
865
999
1331
938
529
563
372
277
203
212
367
325
313
282
295
295
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
25
SW
20
SSE
35
SW
45
SW
45
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
S
10
WNW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:05AM2.81m
8:28PM3.21m
8:40AM2.76m
9:03PM3.19m
9:16AM2.69m
9:39PM3.13m
9:55AM2.62m
10:16PM3.05m
10:38AM2.55m
10:58PM2.96m
11:29AM2.50m
11:47PM2.87m
12:28PM2.48m
00:47AM2.79m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.43m
2:37AM0.56m
2:34PM0.44m
3:13AM0.59m
3:08PM0.50m
3:50AM0.62m
3:45PM0.59m
4:31AM0.65m
4:26PM0.71m
5:16AM0.69m
5:16PM0.83m
6:10AM0.73m
6:18PM0.93m
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clear
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5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:09
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10:14
10:13
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
10:09
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
14
13
14
15
16
16
15
14
14
14
14
18
18
16
19
20
19
19
18
15
Feels °C
7
8
8
10
12
10
8
8
9
10
9
10
13
12
10
15
16
16
18
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
0.8
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
N
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.3
W
9
Energy kJ
264
130
410
306
73
529
235
163
28
6
367
325
313
282
295
295
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
11
0.1
N
10
0.3
W
11
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
142
297
2
21
5
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
17
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.9
W
10
2.1
W
10
2.5
W
9
3
W
9
2.3
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
8
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
7
Energy kJ
1338
920
687
865
999
1331
938
563
372
277
203
212
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
292
292
44
32
19
53
533
756
53
45
281
44
45
294
45
45
53
19
19
44
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
6
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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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