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 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
15.9° 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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 2,120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with W 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.3
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7
0.3
NW
6
0.4
SSE
3
0.7
NNW
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1.4
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8
3
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3.5
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2.3
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1.1
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WNW
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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35
22
8
6
4
68
279
1332
1785
613
137
17
161
238
356
360
396
302
172
Wind (km/h)
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30
ESE
15
SSE
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WSW
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NW
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WNW
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NNW
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High Tide
9:08PM3.33m
9:26AM2.87m
9:43PM3.22m
10:05AM2.79m
10:22PM3.07m
10:50AM2.69m
11:10PM2.88m
11:47AM2.59m
00:13AM2.69m
1:00PM2.53m
1:35AM2.57m
2:27PM2.59m
3:06AM2.60m
Low Tide
3:18AM0.35m
3:18PM0.40m
3:54AM0.43m
3:57PM0.55m
4:35AM0.55m
4:43PM0.72m
5:25AM0.72m
5:44PM0.90m
6:31AM0.87m
7:07PM1.01m
7:56AM0.94m
8:45PM0.96m
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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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