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Magheroarty (Donegal & Sligo)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 14.7kts | 24.2kts | | 2.8m | 10.2sec | | 0.4mm | 1% | 11°C | 11°C |
|
| 04:00 | 16.1kts | 26.8kts | | 2.9m | 10.2sec | | 0.2mm | 2% | 11°C | 11°C |
|
| 07:00 | 16.2kts | 28.4kts | | 3.1m | 10.2sec | | 0.4mm | 4% | 12°C | 12°C |
|
| 10:00 | 18.5kts | 32.1kts | | 3.5m | 10.5sec | | 0.9mm | 67% | 13°C | 13°C |
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| 13:00 | 14.1kts | 27.4kts | | 3.8m | 11.5sec | | 3.1mm | 84% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 16:00 | 21.1kts | 32.5kts | | 3.9m | 12.4sec | | 3mm | 100% | 14°C | 14°C |
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First light: 05:37-06:17 / Last light: 20:53-21:34
General info
| Suitability | intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | NW, WNW, NNW |
| Best wind | W, NW, SW, WNW, WSW |
Alternatives choices
Balevullin, The Bluff, GwithianSelect Criteria
Forecast Charts 1300 Wed 21 August
Swell height (NWW3)
Wind Forecast (GFS)
