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Magheroarty (Donegal & Sligo)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 11.5kts | 17.7kts | | 2.3m | 11.2sec | | 1mm | 25% | 8°C | 5°C |
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| 04:00 | 12.4kts | 16.3kts | | 2.4m | 11.1sec | | 0.3mm | 12% | 8°C | 4°C |
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| 07:00 | 13.4kts | 19.4kts | | 2.5m | 11.2sec | | 0.5mm | 8% | 10°C | 6°C |
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| 10:00 | 17.5kts | 21.4kts | | 2.6m | 11sec | | 0.6mm | 15% | 12°C | 10°C |
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| 13:00 | 18.2kts | 22.5kts | | 2.8m | 10.8sec | | 1mm | 10% | 13°C | 11°C |
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| 16:00 | 18kts | 23.5kts | | 2.9m | 10.6sec | | 0.5mm | 0% | 12°C | 11°C |
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First light: 03:54-04:51 / Last light: 22:11-23:09
General info
| Suitability | intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | WNW, NW, NNW |
| Best wind | W, NW, SW, WNW, WSW |
Alternatives choices
Balephuil, Balevullin, Benone / Downhill BeachSelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 1725 UTC ON SUNDAY 07 JUNE 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1800 UTC SUNDAY 07 JUNE TO 1800 UTC MONDAY 08 JUNE 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDDAY
LOW BAILEY 994 EXPECTED ICELAND 990 BY MIDDAY TOMORROW
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING
SOUTH 4 TO 6, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. MODERATE. OCCASIONAL RAIN. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
NORTH UTSIRE SOUTH UTSIRE
SOUTHERLY OR SOUTHEASTERLY 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FORTIES CROMARTY FORTH TYNE DOGGER
SOUTH 4 TO 6, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FISHER GERMAN BIGHT
SOUTHWEST BACKING SOUTH 4 OR 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FAIR AT FIRST, THEN OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR LATER
HUMBER THAMES DOVER
SOUTH OR SOUTHWEST, VEERING WEST LATER, 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. RAIN OR SHOWERS, THUNDERY LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
WIGHT PORTLAND
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6, THEN VEERING WEST LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. RAIN OR SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
PLYMOUTH
SOUTHWEST VEERING WEST 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. RAIN THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST
BISCAY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING NORTHWEST 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH IN NORTHWEST. SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN NORTH
FITZROY
WESTERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 3 TO 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
SOLE LUNDY FASTNET
SOUTHWEST VEERING WEST 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. RAIN AT FIRST, THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST
IRISH SEA
SOUTHWEST 5 TO 7, VEERING WEST 4 OR 5. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE. RAIN AT FIRST, THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST
SHANNON
WEST 5 OR 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 LATER. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER. RAIN AT FIRST IN SOUTHEAST, THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
ROCKALL MALIN
SOUTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 LATER IN SOUTH ROCKALL. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER IN SOUTH ROCKALL. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
HEBRIDES BAILEY
SOUTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER IN BAILEY. MODERATE OR ROUGH. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FAIR ISLE
SOUTH 3 TO 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BUT MODERATE OR ROUGH IN FAR WEST. RAIN OR SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FAEROES
SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6, BACKING SOUTH 3 TO 5. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
SOUTHEAST ICELAND



