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 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.8° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 8,697 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) 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 0.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 14th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 14th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 14th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 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 15°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3155
6791
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4112
2296
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2534
6297
8697
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High Tide
5:50PM3.54m
6:15AM3.25m
6:27PM3.56m
6:48AM3.34m
7:01PM3.50m
7:20AM3.36m
7:34PM3.36m
7:52AM3.31m
8:07PM3.17m
8:23AM3.20m
8:39PM2.95m
8:57AM3.03m
9:14PM2.70m
Low Tide
11:32AM0.23m
00:03AM0.00m
12:09PM0.12m
00:35AM-0.02m
12:45PM0.08m
1:05AM0.04m
1:19PM0.13m
1:35AM0.16m
1:53PM0.25m
2:05AM0.33m
2:27PM0.43m
2:36AM0.54m
3:03PM0.66m
3:09AM0.76m
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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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