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Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
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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
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silver Strand (Malin Beg) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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W 9 | W 10 | W 15 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 11 | WSW 9 | W 5 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | |
9 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 40 | 10 | 106 | 173 | 398 | 488 | 456 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | on | on | cross | off | |
High Tide | 11:12AM2.52m | 11:46PM2.88m | 12:37PM2.32m | 1:12AM2.80m | 2:09PM2.30m | 2:34AM2.87m | 3:23PM2.44m | 3:38AM3.00m | 4:18PM2.63m | 4:29AM3.12m | 5:01PM2.83m | 5:10AM3.20m | 5:38PM3.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:52AM0.69m | 5:02PM0.87m | 6:20AM0.88m | 6:27PM1.03m | 8:00AM0.87m | 8:01PM1.02m | 9:16AM0.72m | 9:15PM0.87m | 10:10AM0.55m | 10:10PM0.70m | 10:51AM0.40m | 10:54PM0.55m | 11:25AM0.29m | 11:32PM0.43m | |||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | |
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Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
8 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | W 5 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
6 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 32 | 17 | 40 | 10 | 106 | 173 | 398 | 488 | 456 | 403 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 8 | WSW 9 | N 9 | N 12 | WSW 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 16 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 42 | 10 | 12 | 40 | 32 | 14 | 13 | 263 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | W 15 | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | — | N 9 | N 12 | SW 8 | NW 6 | WSW 8 | W 11 | N 11 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | WNW 19 | N 8 |
— | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 27 | 8 | 4 | — | 35 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 2 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — |
9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 743 | 344 | 175 | 175 | 201 | 175 | 116 | 230 | 297 | 297 | 385 | 44 | 44 | 396 | 33 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 53 | 115 |
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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.











