magilligan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:09pm

Swell

3ft

14s

Cross wind

Cross

5mph

8mph

Falling tide

Low

09:46pm

Weather

8°C

6°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 07 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 12s		Cross 14mph 31mph	Flat	13°C
	4ft 13s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 10mph 27mph	0-1ft 9s	13°C
	4ft 13s	0-1ft 8s	On 6mph 12mph	0-1ft 8s	12°C 0.19mm/h
	4ft 13s		On 4mph 9mph	Flat	11°C 0.3mm/h
	2-3ft 15s	1-2ft 12s	On 6mph 13mph	1-2ft 12s	11°C 0.12mm/h
	2-3ft 15s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 6mph 11mph	1-2ft 10s	9°C
	3ft 14s	2ft 8s	Cross 5mph 7mph	2ft 8s	7°C
	3-4ft 13s	2ft 12s	Cross 5mph 12mph	2ft 12s	8°C

Today 08 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 12s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 10mph 18mph	1-2ft 9s	12°C
	4ft 11s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 19mph	1ft 11s	13°C
	4ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 11mph 23mph	1ft 12s	11°C

Tommorrow 09 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 12s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 12mph 22mph	1-2ft 11s	14°C
	4-5ft 12s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 11mph 21mph	1-2ft 6s	14°C
	5ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 10mph 21mph	1ft 10s	13°C

Friday 10 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 12s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 4mph 7mph	2-3ft 11s	13°C
	5ft 12s	1ft 11s	On 6mph 8mph	1ft 11s	14°C
	4ft 12s	1ft 11s	On 4mph 4mph	1ft 11s	13°C

Saturday 11 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 10s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 2mph 3mph	1-2ft 9s	14°C
	2-3ft 10s	1ft 10s	Off 1mph 3mph	1ft 10s	15°C
	2ft 10s	1ft 11s	Off 2mph 2mph	1ft 11s	12°C

Sunday 12 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s		Off 3mph 5mph	Flat	13°C
	1ft 10s	0-1ft 11s	Off 4mph 6mph	0-1ft 11s	15°C
	1ft 10s	1ft 11s	Off 4mph 4mph	1ft 11s	12°C

Monday 13 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 9s		Off 7mph 12mph	Flat	13°C
	Flat		Off 8mph 15mph	Flat	15°C
	Flat		Off 6mph 8mph	Flat	11°C

Tuesday 14 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	Off 10mph 21mph	0-1ft 7s	12°C
	1ft 9s		Off 10mph 20mph	Flat	13°C
	1ft 9s		Off 7mph 15mph	Flat	11°C

Wednesday 15 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 13s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 17mph	0-1ft 11s	13°C
	2ft 13s		Off 11mph 21mph	Flat	14°C
	2ft 12s		Off 11mph 26mph	Flat	13°C

Thursday 16 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 11s		Off 10mph 21mph	Flat	13°C
	1ft 11s		Off 11mph 22mph	Flat	14°C
	1ft 10s		Off 9mph 23mph	Flat	12°C

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.

Last updated: 07/10/25 12:00am

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