Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.66° N 8.78° W

Silver Strand (Malin Beg) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.8° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 6,700 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with WNW 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 (Oct 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 17th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 17th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 22nd Oct)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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 Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6122
3314
2139
2500
1549
1334
984
657
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452
1422
636
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2688
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1202
1058
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2676
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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SSE
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High Tide
9:14PM2.70m
9:34AM2.83m
9:53PM2.45m
10:21AM2.60m
10:44PM2.21m
11:28AM2.42m
00:05AM2.04m
1:00PM2.36m
1:49AM2.04m
2:24PM2.46m
3:05AM2.20m
3:22PM2.66m
3:55AM2.43m
Low Tide
3:03PM0.66m
3:09AM0.76m
3:44PM0.92m
3:47AM0.99m
4:36PM1.16m
4:38AM1.19m
5:58PM1.34m
6:02AM1.32m
7:53PM1.31m
7:49AM1.28m
9:07PM1.11m
9:01AM1.11m
9:52PM0.86m
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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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