Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break
Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Silver Strand (Malin Beg)

Issued: 6 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
13.2° C

1.2°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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,027 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 6th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 6th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 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 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
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
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
8
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.3
W
11
2
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
10
2.2
W
11
2.4
W
11
1.8
WSW
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
W
10
2.2
W
10
2.2
W
10
2.3
W
10
1.9
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1254
3732
1764
1288
976
663
566
394
1102
1313
821
1116
1152
1007
976
998
627
567
445
251
190
Wind (km/h)
50
WNW
40
W
25
SSW
25
S
20
SE
5
ENE
15
WSW
40
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
30
W
25
W
20
SW
20
SSW
5
N
25
ENE
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
9:22PM2.98m
9:35AM2.52m
10:04PM2.89m
10:19AM2.41m
10:49PM2.81m
11:12AM2.32m
11:39PM2.76m
12:13PM2.30m
00:35AM2.75m
1:19PM2.35m
1:35AM2.79m
2:24PM2.49m
2:37AM2.88m
Low Tide
3:32AM0.81m
3:28PM0.72m
4:16AM0.89m
4:10PM0.82m
5:07AM0.93m
4:59PM0.91m
6:05AM0.92m
5:59PM0.99m
7:07AM0.85m
7:07PM1.00m
8:09AM0.72m
8:17PM0.92m
9:06AM0.57m
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cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
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rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
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clear
part cloud
mod rain
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5:01
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
4:58
4:58
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10:02
10:04
10:05
10:06
10:07
10:07
10:08
10:09
 mm
2
2
4
4
8
8
3
2
2
3
1
9
1
Temp °C
12
11
12
13
12
11
13
13
13
11
11
12
12
11
11
12
12
12
13
13
12
Feels °C
2
2
8
8
9
10
7
6
8
8
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
9
8
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
11
2.3
W
11
2
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
10
2.2
W
11
2.4
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.9
W
11
2.2
W
10
1.9
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
8
Energy kJ
1764
1288
976
663
566
394
1102
1313
171
828
1007
627
567
445
251
190
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.2
NNW
7
Energy kJ
222
55
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
8
3.5
W
12
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SSE
3
0.9
SSW
4
0.5
S
3
1.8
WSW
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
W
10
2.2
W
10
2.3
W
10
0.6
SE
3
1
S
4
Energy kJ
1254
3732
1
3
27
5
821
1116
1152
976
998
8
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
451
264
53
44
5
2
44
45
44
22
45
53
149
122
500
542
33
30
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
4
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
8
9
8
5
5
5
8
4
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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