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Magheraroarty Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magheraroarty Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magheraroarty Strand in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 12) at 4AM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 7th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magheraroarty Strand over the next 12 days.
Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Fri 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
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Energy (?) | 135 | 56 | 52 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 452 | 1627 | 1430 | 1052 | 954 | 791 | 571 | 313 | 615 | 257 | 354 | 240 | 160 | 142 | 106 | 132 | 1201 | 1274 | 600 | 427 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:05AM 2.65 | 3:53PM 2.39 | 4:13AM 2.83 | 4:46PM 2.59 | 5:00AM 3.02 | 5:25PM 2.78 | 5:37AM 3.18 | 5:58PM 2.95 | 6:08AM 3.29 | 6:27PM 3.08 | 6:37AM 3.35 | 6:54PM 3.19 | 7:05AM 3.36 | 7:21PM 3.24 | 7:34AM 3.31 | 7:49PM 3.25 | 8:02AM 3.21 | 8:17PM 3.19 | 8:31AM 3.06 | 8:47PM 3.07 | 9:01AM 2.88 | 9:19PM 2.91 | 9:34AM 2.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:40AM 0.98 | 9:46PM 1.02 | 10:37AM 0.77 | 10:38PM 0.79 | 11:17AM 0.58 | 11:17PM 0.59 | 11:48AM 0.41 | 11:50PM 0.43 | 12:16PM 0.29 | 12:21AM 0.32 | 12:43PM 0.22 | 12:51AM 0.25 | 1:10PM 0.20 | 1:21AM 0.25 | 1:37PM 0.25 | 1:51AM 0.31 | 2:04PM 0.35 | 2:21AM 0.43 | 2:32PM 0.50 | 2:52AM 0.60 | 3:02PM 0.67 | 3:25AM 0.81 | 3:36PM 0.85 | |||||||||||||
Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Fri 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Feels °C (?) | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon). |
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Information about the Magheraroarty Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Magheraroarty Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Magheraroarty Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magheraroarty 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 (Magheraroarty 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 Magheraroarty 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.
Magheroarty Strand is 35 km (22 miles) from the city of Letterkenny. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Letterkenny. Letterkenny has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.