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 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
15.2°C
2.0° 

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 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with 5,022 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 6th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 6th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8531
5022
2412
1347
686
499
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556
815
669
832
1301
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1313
917
585
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1030
2242
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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WSW
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High Tide
9:39PM2.97m
10:06AM2.96m
10:37PM2.66m
11:12AM2.76m
11:57PM2.39m
12:41PM2.65m
1:40AM2.30m
2:17PM2.75m
3:09AM2.43m
3:31PM2.98m
4:12AM2.66m
4:26PM3.23m
Low Tide
3:20PM0.41m
3:40AM0.55m
4:14PM0.68m
4:35AM0.83m
5:31PM0.92m
5:53AM1.05m
7:20PM1.00m
7:39AM1.08m
8:59PM0.83m
9:05AM0.90m
10:03PM0.55m
10:05AM0.64m
10:50PM0.30m
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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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