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magilligan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:27pm

Swell

1ft

19s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

13mph

29mph

Rising tide

High

05:02pm

Weather

19°C

2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Off 6mph 13mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 11s		Off 7mph 17mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 13s		Cross 12mph 27mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 13s		Cross 17mph 30mph	Flat	20°C
1ft 14s	0-1ft 17s	Cross 18mph 31mph	0-1ft 17s	22°C
1-2ft 19s	1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 29mph	1ft 9s	19°C
3-5ft 20s	1ft 4s	Cross 11mph 29mph	1ft 4s	16°C
5-6ft 19s	1ft 7s	Cross 8mph 23mph	1ft 7s	14°C

Today 26 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 17s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 22mph	1ft 9s	16°C
6ft 17s	1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 19mph	1ft 8s	16°C 0.21mm/h
5ft 16s	1ft 7s	Cross 10mph 18mph	1ft 7s	15°C 0.24mm/h

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 13s	1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 16mph	1ft 4s	16°C 0.07mm/h
3ft 13s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 11mph 19mph	0-1ft 4s	16°C
3ft 13s	1ft 11s	Cross 9mph 22mph	1ft 11s	14°C 0.09mm/h

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 13s	1ft 6s	Cross 11mph 25mph	1ft 6s	13°C 0.16mm/h
4ft 13s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 12mph 24mph	0-1ft 7s	15°C 0.46mm/h
4ft 13s		Cross 10mph 22mph	Flat	14°C 0.46mm/h

Friday 29 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1ft 6s	Cross 10mph 16mph	1ft 6s	15°C
1-2ft 10s	1ft 4s	Cross 13mph 21mph	1ft 4s	15°C 0.32mm/h
2-3ft 9s	1ft 4s	Cross 15mph 26mph	1ft 4s	14°C 0.41mm/h

Saturday 30 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 10s	1ft 12s	On 14mph 23mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.36mm/h
1ft 10s	1ft 12s	On 16mph 23mph	1ft 12s	16°C 0.25mm/h
1ft 10s	1ft 13s	On 14mph 22mph	1ft 13s	15°C 0.14mm/h

Sunday 31 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 14s	Cross 12mph 19mph	1ft 14s	15°C 0.08mm/h
1-2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 11s	15°C 0.15mm/h
2-3ft 7s	1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 17mph	1ft 9s	14°C 0.2mm/h

Monday 01 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 10mph 19mph	1ft 9s	10°C 0.22mm/h
1-2ft 9s	1ft 8s	On 13mph 21mph	1ft 8s	12°C 0.34mm/h
2ft 8s	1ft 8s	On 16mph 26mph	1ft 8s	12°C 0.42mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	1ft 10s	Cross 10mph 18mph	1ft 10s	12°C 0.2mm/h
1ft 11s	1ft 10s	On 10mph 13mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.21mm/h
2ft 10s	1ft 7s	On 10mph 16mph	1ft 7s	13°C 0.13mm/h

Wednesday 03 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 14s	1ft 5s	On 15mph 23mph	1ft 5s	13°C 0.34mm/h
4ft 13s	1ft 11s	On 15mph 23mph	1ft 11s	14°C 0.3mm/h
4ft 13s	1ft 7s	On 14mph 25mph	1ft 7s	13°C 0.24mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Surfing at Magilligan in the United Kingdom presents a unique challenge. Aptly located on the northernmost coast, the waves found here can be as intriguing as they are complex. This location truly offers a different kind of surfing experience, due in part to its geographical position, backed by Northern Ireland's sprawling landscapes and dramatic scenery. The water at Magilligan can be an exhilarating balance of calm and tumultuous, leading to diverse conditions. On the more tranquil days, beginners may find it a suitable spot to wet their boards and get a taste of the thrill. However, more often than not, the sea here is more suited for experienced surfers who understand how to navigate more ambitious waves. The tide is generally medium to high which presents more complexity for the surfers and makes this location not ideal for beginners. The surf in this region is heavily influenced by wind direction. The best waves usually come after strong south-easterly winds. The wave height varies from small to medium, and you'd typically encounter beach breaks. These waves break in different places each time, making each surf session an unpredictable adventure. Waves aside, the water temperature at Magilligan can be rather unwelcoming, especially during the fall and winter months. It is advisable to have a good quality wetsuit, boots, and gloves to ward off the chill. Despite the cold, the compelling beauty and challenging waves at Magilligan lure surfers from around the globe. In conclusion, Magilligan can be quite the destination for those who enjoy a more challenging surf and aren't afraid of a little cold. Thanks to its unique geographical advantages and the rough beauty of the Northern Irish landscape, a surfing expedition here can indeed be a memorable adventure.