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 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
16.7°C
1.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, W swell with 628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 (Aug 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

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Saturday
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Period (s)
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W
8
0.5
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10
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0.7
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0.5
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NNW
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1.1
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1.3
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2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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27
117
108
76
33
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300
545
392
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195
Wind (km/h)
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10
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10
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10
N
10
NE
15
NNE
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25
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25
NNW
25
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10
WSW
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30
WNW
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30
SSW
30
SSW
30
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30
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:43AM2.72m
6:01PM3.16m
6:16AM2.88m
6:32PM3.35m
6:47AM3.01m
7:02PM3.48m
7:18AM3.11m
7:33PM3.54m
7:50AM3.16m
8:04PM3.54m
8:23AM3.16m
8:37PM3.45m
8:58AM3.11m
9:13PM3.29m
Low Tide
11:39AM0.55m
00:13AM0.47m
12:11PM0.36m
00:43AM0.29m
12:42PM0.22m
1:13AM0.16m
1:13PM0.13m
1:43AM0.08m
1:44PM0.11m
2:13AM0.08m
2:17PM0.16m
2:46AM0.16m
2:53PM0.27m
3:21AM0.31m
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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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