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magilligan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:16am

Swell

1ft

Offshore wind

Off

6mph

11mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

6°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Off 6mph 11mph	Flat	6°C
1ft 8s		Off 5mph 9mph	Flat	7°C
1ft 5s		Cross 7mph 13mph	Flat	8°C
1ft 4s		Cross 6mph 15mph	Flat	9°C 0.14mm/h
0-1ft 9s		On 9mph 15mph	Flat	10°C 0.18mm/h
1ft 11s		On 9mph 15mph	Flat	10°C 0.07mm/h
2ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 5mph 8mph	0-1ft 4s	6°C
2ft 11s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 4mph 4mph	0-1ft 3s	4°C

Today 22 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	1ft 7s	Off 16mph 28mph	1ft 7s	11°C
2ft 11s	1ft 6s	Off 18mph 32mph	1ft 6s	10°C 1.14mm/h
1-2ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	Off 18mph 33mph	0-1ft 7s	8°C 1mm/h

Tommorrow 23 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 14mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C
1ft 7s	1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 13mph	1ft 9s	13°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 9mph	1ft 8s	12°C 0.05mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s		Off 16mph 23mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 10s		Off 14mph 25mph	Flat	10°C 0.23mm/h
1ft 11s	1ft 16s	Off 12mph 27mph	1ft 16s	8°C 0.5mm/h

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 13s		Off 5mph 11mph	Flat	10°C 0.34mm/h
1-2ft 11s	0-1ft 8s	Off 4mph 7mph	0-1ft 8s	12°C 0.13mm/h
1ft 12s	1ft 13s	Off 4mph 6mph	1ft 13s	13°C 0.45mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s		Cross 8mph 14mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 12s		Cross 11mph 15mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 12s	0-1ft 6s	On 11mph 15mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	14°C
2ft 11s	Cross 5mph 7mph	Flat	16°C
2ft 11s	Cross 5mph 9mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 14s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 6mph 9mph	0-1ft 12s	16°C
2ft 14s		Cross 6mph 8mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 13s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 5mph 8mph	0-1ft 10s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s		Cross 6mph 10mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 7mph 10mph	0-1ft 12s	18°C
1ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1ft 11s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 12s	1ft 9s	On 15mph 21mph	1ft 9s	12°C
0-2ft 14s	1ft 5s	On 16mph 24mph	1ft 5s	12°C
1ft 13s		On 15mph 25mph	Flat	10°C

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.