Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Issued: 12 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: Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with 4,736 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
1.1
WSW
8
2
WSW
11
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
52
112
358
294
196
116
109
81
71
46
128
908
4051
3661
1825
1066
535
318
224
169
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
NNW
15
NE
15
ENE
15
N
35
NNE
30
NNE
20
NE
25
SSE
35
SSE
10
WSW
30
SW
45
SSW
50
SW
40
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
25
S
15
SW
15
WNW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:52PM2.49m
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
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
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
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10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
 mm
1
2
15
6
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Temp °C
14
16
17
20
21
15
14
17
18
17
16
15
14
14
13
15
14
13
14
14
13
Feels °C
14
15
16
20
20
12
10
18
19
11
14
10
5
5
5
9
10
10
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.9
W
8
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
W
15
3
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
Energy kJ
17
52
112
358
294
196
116
109
81
71
46
7
39
2854
1825
1066
535
318
224
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
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
0.2
W
12
0.3
WNW
15
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
11
4
42
1
1
20
13
4
8
12
44
45
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.2
N
5
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
4
2
1
5
5
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
1
N
5
1.1
N
5
0.8
N
5
1
S
4
0.9
SW
5
1.1
WSW
8
2
WSW
11
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
0.4
S
2
0.3
SSW
3
Energy kJ
3
43
61
34
35
35
128
908
4051
3661
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
67
122
14
14
19
37
14
14
32
51
53
53
500
513
281
53
53
19
5
292
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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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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