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 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
15.8° C

2.3°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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, near gales from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
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
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
9
1.6
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
10
3.5
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
8
2.5
W
10
2.1
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.7
W
8
2.1
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
551
282
153
2223
1129
480
402
356
616
800
1403
896
568
301
202
283
235
202
337
797
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
SSW
45
SSW
50
NW
30
WNW
30
W
20
SW
30
SSW
35
WSW
35
SW
40
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
20
S
25
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
7:16PM3.16m
7:30AM2.84m
7:53PM3.21m
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
Low Tide
1:24AM0.57m
1:26PM0.46m
2:01AM0.55m
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
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5:01
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
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10:15
10:14
10:14
10:13
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
 mm
2
6
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
13
15
13
13
13
14
15
17
16
14
14
13
16
16
14
17
20
20
21
Feels °C
12
10
10
7
4
8
8
10
10
12
10
8
10
10
13
12
12
16
19
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
9
1.6
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.2
NW
9
1
NW
9
1.3
WSW
10
1
NW
11
1.2
WNW
10
2.1
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
NW
8
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.8
W
10
Energy kJ
282
551
282
153
913
230
159
356
229
275
896
568
301
202
86
235
202
337
614
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.5
N
7
0.6
NW
6
0.9
NW
8
0.7
W
10
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
14
4
2
22
34
102
106
75
75
10
40
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
28
73
7
10
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
7
1.1
SSW
4
3.5
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
0.5
S
3
1.8
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
8
2.5
W
10
0.5
SW
3
1.3
WSW
9
0.2
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
2.1
W
10
Energy kJ
120
40
2223
1129
480
402
5
616
800
1403
4
283
1
4
797
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
153
14
19
71
480
292
292
30
45
125
149
521
281
44
30
122
40
5
44
19
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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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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