Malinmore Surf Report
Malinmore — surf & tide guide
Malinmore is a beach in Donegal, Ireland. It works best on a WSW–NW swell with ENE–SE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces W. Ideal size is 0.8–3.0 m at 9–15 s.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best swell
- WSW–NW · 0.8–3.0m
- Best wind
- ENE–SE offshore
- Best tide
- Mid
- Best period
- 10–16s
- Skill level
- Intermediate+
- Best season
- Sep–Apr
- Parking
- Roadside
Malinmore has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.1 m. Works most tides. More Donegal spots →
About Malinmore
Malinmore is a remote west-facing beach in south-west Donegal, near the village of Glencolmcille and the towering sea cliffs of Slieve League. The beach is set in spectacular scenery and catches plenty of Atlantic swell - one of those Donegal spots that rewards the long drive.
The bay works on W swells with E offshore winds. Mid tide is best. There's no surf school and no facilities to speak of - this is south-west Donegal at its most remote. Bring everything you need.
Hazards & Notes
- Remote · self-sufficient surfing
- Exposed - wind builds quickly
- Rips between sand bars on bigger swells
- Cold North Atlantic water year-round
14-Day Forecast
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