Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 IST
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Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
8.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Apr 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 6.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days are 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 11th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 11th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 17s

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 24mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
3
WNW
4.5
WSW
6.5
W
4.5
W
5.5
W
7
W
5
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.9
W
1
W
1.6
W
2.1
WSW
2.4
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)14141317151615131210101091013121313151412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)620037587298252799237161052199893092543101260344530714836176113871872474637012924
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSE
65
SE
60
S
50
SSW
65
SSE
60
W
65
WSW
35
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
WNW
5
SE
25
SE
45
SSE
25
SE
35
WSW
35
SW
40
SSW
30
SSW
30
WSW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcrosscross-
on
crossononcross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12PM
2.06
1:13AM
2.33
2:00PM
2.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:14PM
1.32
8:03AM
1.34
8:04PM
1.28
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-8:28--8:29--8:30--8:32--8:35--8:37--8:38-
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
light rain
Rain (mm)
-93224-13----423212--4
Temp. °C66677788878899910109101010
Feels °C (?)-4-8-5-6-2-3-3-13346013221435
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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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