
Surf Forecasts:
Tullagh Bay surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 11 | N 16 | N 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 5 | 84 | 133 | 119 | 69 | 38 | 37 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 74 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:26PM3.26m | 8:40AM2.96m | 8:58PM3.04m | 9:12AM2.83m | 9:29PM2.78m | 9:43AM2.66m | 10:02PM2.50m | 10:18AM2.45m | 10:38PM2.22m | 11:03AM2.22m | 11:31PM1.97m | 12:25PM2.02m | 1:31AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:08PM-0.05m | 2:34AM0.07m | 2:43PM0.10m | 3:05AM0.26m | 3:18PM0.32m | 3:36AM0.50m | 3:54PM0.59m | 4:09AM0.76m | 4:34PM0.87m | 4:48AM1.01m | 5:29PM1.15m | 5:50AM1.22m | 7:12PM1.32m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 8 | — | WNW 14 | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — |
634 | 327 | 190 | 144 | 260 | 69 | 38 | 37 | 7 | 1518 | 846 | 74 | 24 | — | 9441 | — | 4130 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | ESE 4 | — | N 11 | — | N 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
154 | 113 | 92 | 133 | 119 | 1 | — | 9 | — | 7 | 6 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 16 | N 13 | WNW 9 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 84 | 67 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | — | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 |
— | — | — | 1 | 3 | 539 | 786 | 813 | 926 | — | — | 562 | 1031 | 5952 | 8710 | 5876 | — | 2130 | 1683 | 3030 | 4963 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 401 | 794 | 615 | 152 | 161 | 329 | 381 | 381 | 465 | 377 | 35 | 781 | 385 | 769 | 377 |
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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.










