Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.8° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, W swell with 9,443 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 22nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 25th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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1
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0
0
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3
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2
WNW
12
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.9
W
10
2.1
W
11
1.7
W
11
2.5
W
14
2.4
W
13
2
W
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.6
W
15
4
W
16
3.5
W
15
2.5
W
13
2.1
W
11
2
W
11
1.8
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2456
1820
1108
836
573
696
1010
658
2539
1962
1155
813
803
365
1074
9011
5207
2429
1075
917
661
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
WSW
30
S
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
15
NW
5
NNE
10
SSW
20
WNW
10
NNW
25
SE
40
SSE
40
S
25
S
10
WSW
20
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-off
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on
on
cross
cross-on
on
on
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on
High Tide
1:54PM2.29m
2:45AM2.09m
3:22PM2.45m
3:55AM2.27m
4:15PM2.69m
4:38AM2.49m
4:52PM2.94m
5:13AM2.71m
5:25PM3.18m
5:45AM2.93m
5:56PM3.38m
6:17AM3.11m
6:28PM3.52m
Low Tide
7:02AM1.39m
8:44PM1.35m
8:52AM1.28m
9:55PM1.14m
9:52AM1.05m
10:37PM0.88m
10:33AM0.80m
11:10PM0.61m
11:08AM0.56m
11:40PM0.36m
11:40AM0.36m
00:09AM0.15m
12:12PM0.19m
00:39AM-0.00m
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7:39
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Temp °C
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17
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18
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17
12
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13
16
15
Feels °C
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10
14
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15
11
12
9
9
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11
5
10
12
10
10
7
8
11
10
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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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