Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Issued: 6 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
14.8° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with 4,215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
WSW
6
1.8
WSW
11
3
W
13
3.5
W
12
3
W
12
2.2
W
11
1.6
W
10
3
W
9
2.5
W
9
1.3
W
9
3
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
113
358
294
196
116
83
81
69
60
39
778
3446
3587
2071
1089
472
1336
1243
287
1883
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
NE
25
NNE
10
NNE
15
SSE
35
SSE
15
SSW
25
SW
40
SSW
45
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
S
40
S
20
W
15
E
30
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:09AM2.61m
3:49PM2.59m
4:05AM2.61m
4:38PM2.72m
4:54AM2.66m
5:21PM2.85m
5:38AM2.73m
6:01PM2.97m
6:17AM2.79m
6:39PM3.08m
6:54AM2.83m
7:16PM3.16m
7:30AM2.84m
Low Tide
8:53PM1.01m
9:27AM0.85m
9:53PM0.97m
10:15AM0.82m
10:44PM0.88m
10:58AM0.75m
11:28PM0.78m
11:38AM0.67m
00:09AM0.69m
12:15PM0.59m
00:47AM0.61m
12:51PM0.51m
1:24AM0.57m
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4:58
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
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10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:14
 mm
2
9
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
14
Temp °C
15
17
19
19
15
14
16
18
17
17
16
14
14
13
14
15
16
14
14
13
14
Feels °C
14
16
17
16
13
10
15
17
12
16
13
6
5
5
9
10
12
9
11
13
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.2
W
16
3
W
13
3
W
12
3
W
12
2.2
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
9
Energy kJ
52
113
358
294
196
116
83
81
69
60
39
20
2598
2816
2071
1089
472
287
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
7
0.4
W
12
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.6
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.3
N
5
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
4
42
1
1
20
13
4
8
26
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
7
0.2
N
5
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
2
1
5
2
2
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.5
N
4
1
NNE
5
1
N
5
0.8
N
5
1
S
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
WSW
6
1.8
WSW
11
3
W
13
3.5
W
12
1
S
4
3
W
9
2.5
W
9
0.9
S
4
3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
1
9
47
51
33
35
10
37
778
3446
3587
33
1336
1243
24
1883
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
1
4
1
2
1
Distance (km)
238
14
2
33
14
40
2
5
57
44
53
500
149
281
149
53
30
57
121
2
318
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
4
2
4
4
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
8
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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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