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Tullagh Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tullagh Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tullagh Bay sea temperature is
11.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tullagh Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 14th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 10 | N 10 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 4 | N 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 5 | |
194 | 88 | 396 | 469 | 454 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2600 | 1194 | 666 | 243 | 130 | 25 | 12 | 31 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:30PM1.92m | 2:10AM2.27m | 2:49PM2.04m | 3:11AM2.43m | 3:47PM2.24m | 4:01AM2.64m | 4:34PM2.47m | 4:47AM2.86m | 5:17PM2.71m | 5:31AM3.04m | 5:59PM2.93m | 6:16AM3.17m | 6:41PM3.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM1.05m | 8:41AM0.96m | 8:42PM0.93m | 9:35AM0.74m | 9:39PM0.76m | 10:21AM0.50m | 10:28PM0.55m | 11:03AM0.28m | 11:14PM0.34m | 11:44AM0.11m | 11:59PM0.15m | 12:26PM0.01m | 00:45AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | W 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 19 | W 19 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 |
 kJ | 194 | 88 | 28 | 469 | 454 | 338 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 3154 | — | 318 | 199 | 105 | 65 | 37 | 68 | 145 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | W 10 | — | W 15 | WNW 14 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 7 | N 10 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 44 | 17 | — | 4 | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 15 | W 16 | W 8 | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 4 | N 4 | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 143 | 396 | — | — | 27 | 840 | 1338 | 3021 | 6238 | 4443 | 2849 | 2600 | 1194 | 666 | 243 | 130 | 25 | 12 | 31 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 431 | 513 | 134 | 290 | 314 | 466 | 369 | 383 | 454 | 888 | 584 | 468 | 793 | 111 | 111 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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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.
Tullagh Bay is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Malin Head. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malin Head. Malin Head has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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