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 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
16.6° 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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,583 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s 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 (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 19th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 19th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 18th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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W
8
2.3
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9
2.5
W
11
2.5
W
10
2.3
W
10
2
W
10
1
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10
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9
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8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
0.3
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8
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9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.6
NW
6
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
11
2
W
11
1.7
WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
454
904
1509
1194
1024
783
179
136
94
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25
51
46
98
917
574
Wind (km/h)
35
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35
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
20
N
40
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WNW
10
SSW
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25
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40
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High Tide
10:11AM2.84m
10:30PM2.89m
10:53AM2.66m
11:14PM2.57m
11:44AM2.47m
00:12AM2.31m
12:56PM2.33m
1:39AM2.16m
2:34PM2.32m
3:17AM2.20m
3:55PM2.48m
4:23AM2.35m
4:48PM2.70m
Low Tide
4:07PM0.61m
4:35AM0.75m
4:53PM0.89m
5:19AM1.01m
5:51PM1.16m
6:20AM1.23m
7:21PM1.33m
7:55AM1.32m
9:08PM1.30m
9:25AM1.22m
10:18PM1.13m
10:23AM1.01m
11:04PM0.91m
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Temp °C
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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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