Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
16.5° C
1.7° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, W swell with 963 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Tue night).

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21
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Monday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
6
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
NW
7
1.1
NW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
7
1.8
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
W
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
14
26
16
15
15
22
281
531
349
273
160
101
66
29
18
406
380
229
251
Wind (km/h)
30
N
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
5
NW
10
SW
5
NNW
15
ESE
15
SE
5
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
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40
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
40
WSW
15
SW
15
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Wind State
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off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:39AM2.16m
2:34PM2.32m
3:17AM2.20m
3:55PM2.48m
4:23AM2.35m
4:48PM2.70m
5:07AM2.54m
5:27PM2.94m
5:43AM2.72m
6:01PM3.16m
6:16AM2.88m
6:32PM3.35m
Low Tide
7:21PM1.33m
7:55AM1.32m
9:08PM1.30m
9:25AM1.22m
10:18PM1.13m
10:23AM1.01m
11:04PM0.91m
11:05AM0.78m
11:40PM0.69m
11:39AM0.55m
00:13AM0.47m
12:11PM0.36m
00:43AM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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