Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break
Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Silver Strand (Malin Beg)

Issued: 6 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
13.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,783 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 12th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
11
2.5
W
11
2
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
9
2
W
10
2.5
W
12
2.3
W
11
2.4
W
11
2.3
W
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2058
1646
771
533
575
318
228
520
524
715
1775
1255
1465
1293
754
237
248
86
59
67
39
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
25
W
30
W
25
S
30
S
30
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
S
15
ESE
10
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
WNW
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:19PM2.35m
1:35AM2.79m
2:24PM2.49m
2:37AM2.88m
3:24PM2.69m
3:37AM3.01m
4:19PM2.93m
4:36AM3.14m
5:10PM3.16m
5:31AM3.25m
6:01PM3.38m
6:24AM3.31m
6:50PM3.54m
Low Tide
7:07PM1.00m
8:09AM0.72m
8:17PM0.92m
9:06AM0.57m
9:21PM0.76m
10:00AM0.41m
10:20PM0.56m
10:51AM0.28m
11:15PM0.34m
11:39AM0.18m
00:08AM0.17m
12:27PM0.11m
1:01AM0.06m
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rain showers
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:00
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
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10:07
10:08
10:09
10:10
10:10
10:12
10:13
 mm
1
1
5
1
7
3
1
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
12
12
13
13
13
14
13
12
13
16
16
21
23
21
21
16
15
Feels °C
2
4
4
5
7
7
8
8
9
9
8
7
11
16
16
21
21
18
19
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
8
0.7
NW
8
1.6
W
9
0.2
W
13
0.2
N
9
2.3
W
11
2.4
W
11
2.3
W
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
Energy kJ
771
318
228
70
390
14
6
1255
1465
1293
754
237
248
86
59
67
39
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
W
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.5
N
7
Energy kJ
242
118
22
5
1
128
81
32
14
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.4
N
5
0.4
N
5
0.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
2
7
7
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
11
2.5
W
11
1.8
W
9
1.9
W
9
0.6
S
4
2
W
8
1.9
W
9
2
W
10
2.5
W
12
Energy kJ
2058
1646
533
575
11
520
524
715
1775
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
149
1290
53
149
1092
19
30
53
34
45
53
44
44
44
2
2
2
5
5
19
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
7
9
6
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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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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