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Murvagh

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Grim · knee-high 0.3 m, cross-shore wind
Waves
0.3 m
2 s period from SW · model cell 3.1 km out
Sea
15.0°
Fresh. M2 buoy, Irish Sea east of Dublin, 218 km away.
Tide
3.1 m
Falling. Low at 16:20.
Wind
24 km/h
Moderate breeze, SSE, cross, gusts 45
Daylight
07:36
Sunrise. Sunset 19:08. Air 14°C.

Best surf each day

Daylight hours, preferring low tide
Today
11:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.3 m · 28 km/h
▼ 03:30 ▲ 10:10 ▼ 16:20 ▲ 22:35
Sat, 3 Oct
08:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.1 m · 21 km/h
▼ 04:30 ▲ 11:00 ▼ 17:35
Sun, 4 Oct
19:00
Grim 6/100
knee-high 0.4 m, onshore wind, low-ish tide · 0.4 m · 23 km/h
▲ 00:00 ▼ 05:40 ▲ 12:35 ▼ 19:15
Mon, 5 Oct
10:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.3 m · 22 km/h
▲ 01:35 ▼ 07:30 ▲ 14:05 ▼ 20:55
Tue, 6 Oct
10:00
Grim 5/100
flat · 0.1 m · 11 km/h
▲ 03:00 ▼ 08:50 ▲ 15:30 ▼ 22:00
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 12 km/h
▲ 04:10 ▼ 10:00 ▲ 16:20 ▼ 22:50
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 14 km/h
▲ 04:55 ▼ 10:40 ▲ 17:10 ▼ 23:25

Week at a glance

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Fri 12:000 · Grimknee-high 0.3 m · cross-shore wind
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 10:00 · 5 GrimFri 11:00 · 5 GrimFri 12:00 · 0 GrimFri 13:00 · 5 GrimFri 14:00 · 5 GrimFri 15:00 · 5 GrimFri 16:00 · 5 GrimFri 17:00 · 5 GrimFri 18:00 · 5 GrimFri 19:00 · 5 GrimFri 20:00 · 5 Grim · nightFri 21:00 · 5 Grim · nightFri 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightFri 23:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 00:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 02:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 03:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 04:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 05:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 06:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 07:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 08:00 · 5 GrimSat 09:00 · 5 GrimSat 10:00 · 5 GrimSat 11:00 · 5 GrimSat 12:00 · 5 GrimSat 13:00 · 5 GrimSat 14:00 · 5 GrimSat 15:00 · 5 GrimSat 16:00 · 5 GrimSat 17:00 · 5 GrimSat 18:00 · 5 GrimSat 19:00 · 5 GrimSat 20:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 21:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightSat 23:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 00:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 02:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 03:00 · 6 Grim · nightSun 04:00 · 9 Grim · nightSun 05:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 06:00 · 6 Grim · nightSun 07:00 · 3 Grim · nightSun 08:00 · 0 GrimSun 09:00 · 0 GrimSun 10:00 · 0 GrimSun 11:00 · 0 GrimSun 12:00 · 0 GrimSun 13:00 · 5 GrimSun 14:00 · 0 GrimSun 15:00 · 0 GrimSun 16:00 · 0 GrimSun 17:00 · 0 GrimSun 18:00 · 3 GrimSun 19:00 · 6 GrimSun 20:00 · 5 Grim · nightSun 21:00 · 1 Grim · nightSun 22:00 · 0 Grim · nightSun 23:00 · 0 Grim · nightMon 00:00 · 0 Grim · nightMon 01:00 · 0 Grim · nightMon 02:00 · 0 Grim · nightMon 03:00 · 0 Grim · nightMon 04:00 · 0 Grim · nightMon 05:00 · 0 Grim · nightMon 06:00 · 2 Grim · nightMon 07:00 · 5 Grim · nightMon 10:00 · 5 GrimMon 13:00 · 5 GrimMon 16:00 · 5 GrimMon 19:00 · 5 GrimMon 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightTue 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightTue 04:00 · 5 Grim · nightTue 07:00 · 5 Grim · nightTue 10:00 · 5 GrimTue 13:00 · 5 GrimTue 16:00 · 5 GrimTue 19:00 · 5 GrimTue 22:00 · 5 Grim · nightWed 01:00 · 5 Grim · nightWed 04:00 · 0 Grim · nightWed 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightWed 10:00 · 0 GrimWed 13:00 · 0 GrimWed 19:00 · 0 GrimThu 01:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 13:00 · 0 GrimThu 19:00 · 0 Grim

Fri, 2 Oct, 12:00

0 Grim
  • knee-high 0.3 m
  • cross-shore wind
  • high-ish tide
  • rain
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset0.3 m24 km/h
faces 247° WSW · wind cross
Waves
0.3 m @ 2 s from SW
Wind
24 km/h SSE · gusts 45
Tide
3.1 m · upper half
Air
14°C · 2.5 mm rain

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeSurfWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
11:005 Grim0.3 m2 sSW28 km/h SSE443.5 m ▲1.2 mm14°flat
12:000 Grim0.3 m2 sSW24 km/h SSE453.1 m 2.5 mm14°knee-high 0.3 m, cross-shore wind, high-ish tide
13:005 Grim0.3 m3 sSW13 km/h WSW462.5 m 4.0 mm14°flat
14:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW18 km/h SSW451.8 m 1.7 mm13°flat
15:005 Grim0.2 m2 sSW22 km/h SSW411.4 m 0.4 mm14°flat
16:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW28 km/h SW421.3 m ▼dry14°flat
17:005 Grim0.2 m2 sSW20 km/h W431.3 m ▼dry14°flat
18:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW26 km/h W441.6 m dry14°flat
19:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW33 km/h W412.0 m dry13°flat
20:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW25 km/h W352.6 m dry13°flat
21:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW21 km/h WNW323.0 m dry12°flat
22:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW22 km/h W303.2 m ▲dry12°flat
23:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW19 km/h W273.3 m ▲dry12°flat
Saturday, 3 October
00:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW15 km/h WNW253.1 m dry11°flat
01:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW13 km/h WNW232.6 m dry11°flat
02:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW15 km/h W222.1 m dry12°flat
03:005 Grim0.1 m3 sSW23 km/h SW231.6 m dry12°flat
04:005 Grim0.1 m3 sSW22 km/h SW241.4 m ▼dry12°flat
05:005 Grim0.1 m3 sSW25 km/h SW241.4 m ▼dry12°flat
06:005 Grim0.1 m3 sSW27 km/h WSW251.6 m dry13°flat
07:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW23 km/h WSW252.0 m dry13°flat
08:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW21 km/h WSW242.5 m dry13°flat
09:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW19 km/h SW222.9 m dry13°flat
10:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW19 km/h SW233.2 m ▲dry13°flat
11:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW18 km/h SW263.4 m ▲dry14°flat
12:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW17 km/h SW263.3 m ▲dry14°flat
13:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW15 km/h SW263.0 m dry14°flat
14:005 Grim0.2 m2 sSW12 km/h WSW262.6 m dry15°flat
15:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW10 km/h WSW262.1 m dry15°flat
16:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW12 km/h SW271.7 m dry16°flat
17:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW15 km/h SSW281.5 m ▼dry16°flat
18:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW17 km/h SSW281.5 m ▼dry15°flat
19:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW16 km/h SSW261.6 m dry14°flat
20:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW14 km/h SSW241.9 m dry14°flat
21:005 Grim0.1 m2 sSW12 km/h SSW262.3 m dry14°flat
22:005 Grim0.2 m2 sSW9 km/h S282.6 m dry14°flat
23:005 Grim0.2 m2 sSW8 km/h SSW312.9 m ▲dry14°flat
Sunday, 4 October
00:005 Grim0.2 m3 sSW21 km/h SSW343.0 m ▲dry14°flat
01:005 Grim0.3 m3 sSW24 km/h SSW352.9 m ▲dry14°flat
02:005 Grim0.3 m3 sSW26 km/h SSW362.6 m dry14°flat
03:006 Grim0.3 m3 sSW25 km/h SSW372.2 m 0.1 mm14°knee-high 0.3 m, cross-shore wind, low-ish tide
04:009 Grim0.3 m3 sSW21 km/h SSW381.9 m 0.1 mm14°knee-high 0.3 m, cross-shore wind, low-ish tide
05:005 Grim0.3 m3 sSW17 km/h SSW381.7 m ▼0.1 mm15°knee-high 0.3 m, onshore wind, low-ish tide
06:006 Grim0.3 m3 sSW22 km/h SSW391.6 m ▼0.2 mm15°knee-high 0.3 m, onshore wind, low-ish tide
07:003 Grim0.3 m3 sSW23 km/h SSW391.7 m ▼0.2 mm15°knee-high 0.3 m, onshore wind, low-ish tide
08:000 Grim0.4 m3 sSW24 km/h SW392.0 m 0.2 mm15°knee-high 0.4 m, onshore wind, low-ish tide
09:000 Grim0.4 m3 sSW25 km/h SW392.4 m 0.2 mm15°knee-high 0.4 m, onshore wind, low-ish tide
10:000 Grim0.3 m3 sSW24 km/h SW392.7 m 0.1 mm15°knee-high 0.3 m, onshore wind, high-ish tide

Where the energy comes from

Wave energy (H²·T) this week by direction, against the swell window

Swell arriving between SSW and WNW reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Killybegs, 15 km away · metres above chart datum
03:3010:1016:2022:35
Low 03:30 · 1.1 mHigh 10:10 · 3.6 mLow 16:20 · 1.2 mHigh 22:35 · 3.3 m

The spot

Faces
247° WSW
Swell window
SSW 210° → WNW 290°
Exposure
Sheltered · model cell 3.1 km out
Water
Excellent Quality · Blue Flag

Facing and swell window are derived from the wave model's coastline around the spot, not surveyed. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Excellent, 2022 Excellent. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingYesAccessible: YesDogs on lead (Dogs are not permitted in the Blue Flag Area of this beach from 12 pm to 7 pm (1st June - 15th September annually). Dogs are permitted on leads outside the Blue Flag Area at all times.)

As listed by Donegal County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Secret Sauna · Donegal Bay coast near Mountcharles · 4 km · mobile

OM Saunas · Rossnowlagh Beach, The Dunes · 6 km · mobile

Salt and Ember Sauna · Bundoran (also Creevy Pier, Rossnowlagh Beach) · 16 km · mobile

Blaze It Sauna · Mullaghmore Pier, Co. Sligo · 24 km · mobile

Murvagh Beach is a long shallow, sandy beach containing sand dunes. Murvagh beach is situated within Donegal Bay which consists of intertidal habitats, notably mud and sand flats, sea inlets and bays, tidal rivers, estuarine channels and sandy beaches. Murvagh beach consists of sand dunes that support a variety of plant species. There is also a variety of Wildlife located at Murvagh Beach. As part of Donegal Bay Murvagh Beach is designated an SAC (Special Area of Conservation) and a proposed NHA (National Heritage Area) with the site code: 000133. The area is also designated as a SPA (Special Protection Area) with the site code: 004151. Activities at Murvagh Beach include swimming, kayaking, boating, windsurfing and other land-based activities such as walking, football, kite flying, etc. The bathing area is designated and is approx. 2.324km2 and the extent along the water is approximately 3770m. The depth of the water on the shoreline increases slightly within 2 meters off the shore to a depth of 0.25 meters and very gradually increases to greater than 0.5 meters with the slight slope of the shore.

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🏄 Murvagh surf · Grim · sea 15° · 0.3 mFri, 2 Oct 10:30–11:30 · flat
🏄 Murvagh surf · Grim · sea 15° · 0.1 mSat, 3 Oct 07:30–08:30 · flat
🏄 Murvagh surf · Grim · sea 15° · 0.4 mSun, 4 Oct 18:30–19:30 · knee-high 0.4 m, onshore wind, low-ish tide

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Trumman Lough

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Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Waves: Marine Institute Irish Shelf wave model.