Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 13 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
12.5°C
1.2° 

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 13 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NNW swell with 3,758 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with NNW 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 16th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 16th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 15th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, gales from the N by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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NNW
10
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NNW
10
0.9
NNW
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0.7
NNW
8
1.3
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5
0.7
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9
3
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9
4
NNW
11
2.2
NNW
9
1.8
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13
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12
0.5
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9
0.2
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9
0.4
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.8
W
14
2.4
W
15
2.3
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15
1.8
W
14
1.4
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13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
210
111
58
85
84
1675
3758
764
1103
1197
43
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58
283
532
1280
2697
2280
1243
659
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
SW
30
S
35
SSE
45
S
35
SSW
35
NW
65
N
35
NW
30
NW
10
NNE
25
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20
ENE
10
E
15
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20
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25
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20
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20
ESE
25
ESE
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:54PM2.67m
8:18AM2.92m
8:33PM2.47m
9:04AM2.76m
9:21PM2.29m
9:58AM2.61m
10:22PM2.15m
11:02AM2.53m
11:40PM2.10m
12:10PM2.54m
00:56AM2.19m
1:12PM2.63m
1:58AM2.37m
Low Tide
1:47PM0.68m
1:49AM0.70m
2:29PM0.87m
2:27AM0.85m
3:18PM1.04m
3:13AM1.00m
4:20PM1.16m
4:11AM1.13m
5:38PM1.18m
5:28AM1.19m
6:53PM1.06m
6:47AM1.15m
7:50PM0.87m
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Temp °C
9
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11
10
6
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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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