magilligan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:28am

Swell

6ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

11mph

25mph

Rising tide

High

03:28pm

Weather

7°C

7°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 29 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	8ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 5mph 12mph	2-3ft 9s	2°C
	7-8ft 12s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1-2ft 5s	2°C
	6-7ft 12s	2ft 8s	Cross 7mph 13mph	2ft 8s	4°C
	5-6ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 12mph 28mph	1ft 10s	6°C 0.56mm/h
	4-5ft 12s	1ft 14s	Cross 13mph 34mph	1ft 14s	6°C 1.12mm/h
	4ft 11s	2ft 13s	Cross 14mph 36mph	2ft 13s	8°C
	3-4ft 11s	3ft 14s	Cross 17mph 35mph	3ft 14s	9°C
	2-3ft 11s	3-4ft 13s	Cross 18mph 35mph	3-4ft 13s	8°C

Today 30 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7ft 12s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 12mph 20mph	1-2ft 7s	10°C
	6ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1ft 9s	13°C
	5-6ft 12s		Cross 9mph 15mph	Flat	13°C

Tommorrow 31 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 7mph 16mph	1-2ft 11s	13°C
	2-4ft 15s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 9mph 13mph	1-2ft 13s	15°C
	4-5ft 16s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 12mph	1-2ft 9s	14°C

Tuesday 01 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 13s	0-1ft 6s	Off 13mph 26mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C
	3ft 12s	1ft 10s	Off 15mph 23mph	1ft 10s	14°C
	3ft 12s	1ft 10s	Off 13mph 26mph	1ft 10s	12°C

Wednesday 02 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s	1ft 12s	Off 6mph 11mph	1ft 12s	11°C
	1ft 11s	1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 11s	14°C
	1ft 11s	1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 9mph	1ft 9s	14°C

Thursday 03 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 10s	1-2ft 11s	Off 3mph 3mph	1-2ft 11s	12°C
	2ft 11s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1-2ft 10s	15°C
	3ft 11s	1ft 13s	Cross 3mph 5mph	1ft 13s	15°C

Friday 04 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 9s	1ft 13s	Off 11mph 23mph	1ft 13s	11°C
	1ft 11s	1ft 10s	Off 14mph 20mph	1ft 10s	13°C
	1ft 12s	1ft 8s	Off 13mph 20mph	1ft 8s	13°C

Saturday 05 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 14s	0-1ft 9s	Off 7mph 13mph	0-1ft 9s	12°C
	3ft 14s	1ft 6s	Off 8mph 13mph	1ft 6s	15°C
	3ft 14s	1ft 5s	Off 6mph 9mph	1ft 5s	14°C

Sunday 06 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 13s	1ft 12s	Off 3mph 3mph	1ft 12s	11°C 0.28mm/h
	3ft 13s	1ft 14s	Cross 2mph 3mph	1ft 14s	13°C 0.16mm/h
	3ft 13s	1ft 13s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 13s	14°C 0.26mm/h

Monday 07 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 11s	1ft 6s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1ft 6s	14°C
	3ft 11s	1ft 6s	Off 7mph 9mph	1ft 6s	14°C
	3ft 11s	1ft 7s	Off 7mph 13mph	1ft 7s	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: 29/03/25 12:00am

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