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magilligan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:06am

Swell

4ft

11s

Offshore wind

Off

12mph

34mph

Falling tide

Low

05:31am

Weather

11°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 11s	1ft 12s	Off 12mph 34mph	1ft 12s	11°C 0.91mm/h
3ft 11s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 17mph 44mph	1-2ft 13s	14°C 1.03mm/h
0-2ft 7s	0-1ft 7s	Off 21mph 45mph	0-1ft 7s	14°C 0.45mm/h
2-4ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 24mph 44mph	1ft 8s	14°C 0.2mm/h
4-5ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 23mph 41mph	1ft 11s	15°C 0.1mm/h
4ft 11s	1ft 11s	Cross 21mph 39mph	1ft 11s	14°C
4ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 19mph 36mph	1ft 11s	12°C
2-3ft 11s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 17mph 33mph	1-2ft 12s	11°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 18mph 28mph	0-1ft 10s	16°C 0.05mm/h
3ft 11s		On 17mph 26mph	Flat	16°C
3-4ft 11s		Cross 15mph 24mph	Flat	16°C

Tommorrow 06 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 8s	17°C
4ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 10mph 14mph	1ft 10s	19°C
4ft 10s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 11mph 21mph	0-1ft 5s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 23mph	1ft 10s	15°C
4ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 20mph	0-1ft 6s	16°C
4ft 11s		Cross 12mph 22mph	Flat	16°C

Friday 08 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 12mph 20mph	1-2ft 9s	18°C
3ft 10s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 14mph 21mph	0-1ft 8s	20°C
3-4ft 10s		Cross 12mph 21mph	Flat	18°C

Saturday 09 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 24mph	1-2ft 11s	18°C
4-5ft 12s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 15mph 26mph	0-1ft 12s	19°C
5ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 13mph 26mph	1ft 12s	17°C

Sunday 10 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 20mph	1ft 11s	19°C
3ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 25mph	1ft 10s	21°C
2-3ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 27mph	1ft 10s	20°C

Monday 11 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s		Cross 5mph 10mph	Flat	14°C 0.3mm/h
3ft 10s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 8mph	0-1ft 8s	13°C 0.33mm/h
3ft 10s	0-1ft 9s	On 5mph 12mph	0-1ft 9s	12°C 0.24mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s		Cross 8mph 12mph	Flat	15°C
3-4ft 9s	1ft 15s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 15s	16°C
3ft 9s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 8mph 11mph	0-1ft 10s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	1ft 8s	On 3mph 3mph	1ft 8s	17°C
1ft 7s	1ft 8s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 8s	19°C
1ft 6s	1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 8s	16°C

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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.