
Surf Forecasts:
Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,954 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 4AM (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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silver Strand (Malin Beg) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1439 | 1242 | 533 | 332 | 527 | 831 | 992 | 1048 | 1780 | 1276 | 865 | 710 | 415 | 352 | 673 | 715 | 831 | 873 | 1235 | 920 | 461 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:59AM2.89m | 5:11PM3.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:52AM0.41m | 11:29PM0.11m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 9 | — | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
1439 | 736 | 533 | 332 | 527 | 831 | 992 | 1048 | 1780 | 959 | 865 | 710 | 415 | 352 | 673 | 715 | 13 | — | 1235 | 920 | 461 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 261 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | SSW 4 |
65 | 1242 | 441 | — | — | 2 | 15 | 2 | — | 1276 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 831 | 873 | — | — | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 275 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 36 | 44 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 44 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 196 | 1096 | 53 | 275 | 53 | 36 |
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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.










