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 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silver Strand (Malin Beg) sea temperature is
15.5°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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, W swell with 8,899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
2.2
W
11
1.5
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14
2.5
W
14
2.4
W
13
2.1
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12
1.8
WNW
11
1.5
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10
1.9
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10
4.5
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16
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14
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1107
944
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1932
1269
718
459
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8899
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4240
2891
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1830
1009
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894
Wind (km/h)
10
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5
W
10
NW
20
NW
5
W
25
SE
45
SSE
40
SSW
35
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
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SW
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SSW
35
SW
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SW
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SSW
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SSW
20
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High Tide
4:15PM2.69m
4:38AM2.49m
4:52PM2.94m
5:13AM2.71m
5:25PM3.18m
5:45AM2.93m
5:56PM3.38m
6:17AM3.11m
6:28PM3.52m
6:49AM3.26m
7:01PM3.59m
7:22AM3.35m
7:35PM3.58m
Low Tide
10:37PM0.88m
10:33AM0.80m
11:10PM0.61m
11:08AM0.56m
11:40PM0.36m
11:40AM0.36m
00:09AM0.15m
12:12PM0.19m
00:39AM-0.00m
12:44PM0.08m
1:10AM-0.07m
1:19PM0.04m
1:43AM-0.04m
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Temp °C
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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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