Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 14 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
12.4°C
1.2° 

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 14 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, W swell with 8,419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with NNW 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 (Nov 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 16th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 16th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 18th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, gales from the SE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
14
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
2.1
NNW
16
3
NNW
14
2.5
NNW
13
1.7
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
13
1.8
SE
5
1.6
WSW
12
3.5
W
14
4
W
16
4
W
16
4
W
16
3.5
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16
2.5
W
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
W
13
1.1
W
12
0.8
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
65
2136
3399
2036
1011
576
172
694
5491
7377
8259
8012
6791
2643
1162
528
461
324
133
Wind (km/h)
50
S
30
S
35
N
40
N
30
NNW
15
ESE
40
SE
65
SE
40
WSW
30
SW
25
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25
SE
25
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25
ESE
35
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35
E
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35
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:33PM2.47m
9:04AM2.76m
9:21PM2.29m
9:58AM2.61m
10:22PM2.15m
11:02AM2.53m
11:40PM2.10m
12:10PM2.54m
00:56AM2.19m
1:12PM2.63m
1:58AM2.37m
2:06PM2.79m
2:48AM2.62m
Low Tide
2:27AM0.85m
3:18PM1.04m
3:13AM1.00m
4:20PM1.16m
4:11AM1.13m
5:38PM1.18m
5:28AM1.19m
6:53PM1.06m
6:47AM1.15m
7:50PM0.87m
7:51AM1.01m
8:36PM0.64m
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Temp °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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