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Tullagh Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 19 Apr 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
9.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 267 | 207 | 71 | 58 | 61 | 18 | 40 | 35 | 96 | 136 | 86 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 132 | 280 | 502 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:22PM 3.17 | 8:44AM 3.12 | 9:05PM 3.07 | 9:30AM 2.86 | 9:53PM 2.90 | 10:24AM 2.55 | 10:53PM 2.68 | 11:33AM 2.25 | 12:13AM 2.51 | 1:08PM 2.07 | 1:51AM 2.46 | 2:46PM 2.09 | 3:14AM 2.57 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:09PM -0.04 | 2:29AM -0.01 | 2:50PM 0.13 | 3:16AM 0.17 | 3:35PM 0.35 | 4:11AM 0.42 | 4:27PM 0.61 | 5:18AM 0.68 | 5:34PM 0.83 | 6:48AM 0.85 | 7:02PM 0.94 | 8:27AM 0.84 | 8:34PM 0.89 | ||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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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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