
Surf Forecasts:
Silver Strand (Malin Beg) surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Tuesday 17 Nov, 6AM (local time) – 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 9,303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) before Sunday 22 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 16ft (5.0m), 14s on Tuesday 17 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Silver Strand (Malin Beg) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand (Malin Beg) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silver Strand (Malin Beg) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Mon morning, near gales from the ENE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
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177 | 146 | 133 | 96 | 63 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 29 | 53 | 65 | 38 | 17 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:45PM3.21m | 4:15AM3.03m | 4:25PM3.25m | 4:51AM3.18m | 5:02PM3.25m | 5:24AM3.27m | 5:37PM3.21m | 5:56AM3.31m | 6:11PM3.12m | 6:29AM3.28m | 6:44PM3.00m | 7:02AM3.20m | 7:18PM2.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29AM0.54m | 10:01PM0.27m | 10:11AM0.41m | 10:35PM0.21m | 10:49AM0.33m | 11:06PM0.20m | 11:25AM0.29m | 11:37PM0.24m | 11:59AM0.31m | 00:09AM0.32m | 12:34PM0.39m | 00:41AM0.42m | 1:10PM0.51m | 1:14AM0.55m | |||||||
7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
— | 4:50 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:42 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1 | -1 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 |
177 | 146 | 133 | 96 | 63 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 29 | 53 | 65 | 38 | 17 | 30 | 63 | 56 | 31 | 190 | 269 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WNW 8 | WSW 12 | N 7 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
— | 46 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | — | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 13 | — | N 12 | WNW 9 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | WSW 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 3 | E 3 | NE 5 | E 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 30 | 42 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 115 | 115 | 292 | 5 | 33 | 19 | 117 | 230 | 55 | 115 | 281 | 292 | 282 | 294 | 294 |
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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.










