
Surf Forecasts:
Tullagh Bay surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 4,004 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullagh Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tullagh Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 10.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 15th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 15th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNE 5 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
713 | 2217 | 1018 | 380 | 327 | 0 | 151 | 341 | 253 | 2368 | 3263 | 3123 | 2200 | 1219 | 363 | 154 | 44 | 98 | 830 | 1288 | 2945 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:38PM2.60m | 7:57AM2.75m | 8:12PM2.43m | 8:36AM2.59m | 8:50PM2.25m | 9:21AM2.43m | 9:36PM2.08m | 10:18AM2.28m | 10:39PM1.94m | 11:29AM2.20m | 00:04AM1.89m | 12:46PM2.23m | 1:27AM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.48m | 1:40AM0.54m | 2:11PM0.65m | 2:16AM0.67m | 2:52PM0.83m | 2:55AM0.82m | 3:42PM1.00m | 3:44AM0.95m | 4:46PM1.11m | 4:47AM1.05m | 6:05PM1.13m | 6:05AM1.08m | 7:20PM1.02m | ||||||||
7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | |
— | 4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:23 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Feels °C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -4 | 2 | 2 | -2 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 16 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 15 | W 19 | W 16 | W 14 |
— | 350 | 1018 | 380 | 2 | 217 | 151 | 341 | 253 | 2368 | 41 | 57 | 104 | 1219 | 363 | 154 | 42 | 360 | 2770 | 2136 | 1191 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 8 | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | N 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 63 | 194 | — | — | — | 96 | 44 | 14 | 7 | 98 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 8 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 17 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 93 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 13 | — | NW 7 | NW 10 | SSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | — | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | — | — | ENE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 |
713 | 2217 | — | 26 | 327 | 15 | 87 | 80 | 74 | — | 3263 | 3123 | 2200 | — | — | 21 | 44 | 29 | 830 | 1288 | 2945 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 389 | 349 | 94 | 0 | 121 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 159 | 0 | 14 | 369 | 74 | 0 | 4 | 339 | 225 | 277 | 215 | 217 | 74 |
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Information about the Tullagh Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tullagh Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tullagh Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tullagh Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tullagh Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tullagh Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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