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 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
15.2° C
1.0° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

Sun
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
1.3
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.2
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
16
18
17
41
110
69
48
27
28
14
15
12
12
21
28
22
20
127
118
127
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
20
ENE
15
E
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
E
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
E
5
NE
15
E
10
E
5
NNE
5
NE
20
N
30
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
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cross
cross
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
4:57PM3.10m
5:24AM3.06m
5:52PM3.37m
6:19AM3.17m
6:43PM3.60m
7:09AM3.21m
7:31PM3.75m
7:57AM3.19m
8:18PM3.79m
8:42AM3.11m
9:03PM3.72m
9:27AM2.99m
9:47PM3.54m
10:12AM2.84m
Low Tide
11:08PM0.44m
11:28AM0.33m
00:05AM0.22m
12:18PM0.18m
00:57AM0.05m
1:04PM0.07m
1:46AM-0.02m
1:49PM0.03m
2:33AM-0.00m
2:32PM0.07m
3:19AM0.10m
3:16PM0.20m
4:03AM0.28m
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5:13
5:16
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10:06
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
12
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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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