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 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
13.9°C
1.7° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 36,852 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 16s 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 (Oct 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. 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 11s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)28ft (8.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)28ft (8.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)28ft (8.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, severe gales from the W by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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WNW
12
3.5
WNW
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3.5
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
13
5.5
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11
8.5
WNW
16
7.5
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6
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12
2.4
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11
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11
4.5
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10
5.5
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6.5
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5
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4.5
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12
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WNW
12
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11
1.8
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10
1.5
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2341
3704
4007
1871
7526
36852
22357
13000
4546
1291
748
4413
9482
14377
9264
6097
3460
1439
637
424
555
Wind (km/h)
45
NW
40
WNW
30
WSW
65
SSE
75
WSW
85
W
70
WNW
60
W
35
WSW
50
SE
35
S
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SW
50
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55
SW
45
WSW
40
SW
30
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50
SSE
65
SSE
35
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High Tide
4:42PM3.11m
5:10AM2.94m
5:18PM3.31m
5:45AM3.17m
5:54PM3.46m
6:20AM3.35m
6:33PM3.54m
6:57AM3.46m
7:13PM3.52m
7:36AM3.49m
7:56PM3.39m
8:18AM3.44m
8:42PM3.17m
Low Tide
10:28AM0.66m
11:00PM0.33m
11:05AM0.44m
11:33PM0.12m
11:41AM0.25m
00:06AM-0.02m
12:19PM0.10m
00:41AM-0.07m
12:58PM0.03m
1:18AM-0.03m
1:40PM0.05m
1:58AM0.10m
2:25PM0.17m
2:41AM0.29m
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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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