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Maghera Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 17 Apr 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maghera Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Maghera Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maghera Strand in the next 12 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 24th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 24th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maghera Strand over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 115 | 65 | 69 | 222 | 463 | 215 | 263 | 184 | 157 | 114 | 52 | 70 | 564 | 798 | 470 | 371 | 271 | 326 | 346 | 345 | 351 | 1443 | 1245 | 898 | 1922 | 1357 | 695 | 577 | 327 | 198 | 92 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 96 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:12PM 2.93 | 9:25AM 2.66 | 9:51PM 2.75 | 10:05AM 2.46 | 10:43PM 2.57 | 11:04AM 2.27 | 11:57PM 2.46 | 12:34PM 2.16 | 1:27AM 2.51 | 2:11PM 2.23 | 2:42AM 2.72 | 3:23PM 2.45 | 3:40AM 3.01 | 4:17PM 2.74 | 4:28AM 3.32 | 5:02PM 3.03 | 5:14AM 3.58 | 5:45PM 3.30 | 5:58AM 3.75 | 6:27PM 3.50 | 6:43AM 3.79 | 7:09PM 3.62 | 7:28AM 3.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:17AM 0.81 | 3:25PM 0.82 | 3:57AM 1.02 | 4:07PM 0.99 | 4:53AM 1.20 | 5:06PM 1.14 | 6:21AM 1.29 | 6:36PM 1.20 | 8:05AM 1.15 | 8:09PM 1.09 | 9:16AM 0.85 | 9:16PM 0.86 | 10:07AM 0.50 | 10:09PM 0.58 | 10:51AM 0.17 | 10:56PM 0.30 | 11:32AM -0.08 | 11:40PM 0.07 | 12:12PM -0.22 | 12:25AM -0.09 | 12:52PM -0.23 | 1:10AM -0.14 | ||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tue 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 |
| Sunset | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 6 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 3 | -1 | -1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Maghera Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Maghera Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Maghera Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maghera Strand 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 (Maghera Strand) 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 Maghera Strand 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.
Maghera Strand is 16 km (10 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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