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Tullagh Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 07 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
10.8° 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 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 14th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, strong winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 10 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 10 | |
30 | 71 | 257 | 1713 | 1186 | 1279 | 988 | 595 | 269 | 276 | 549 | 374 | 290 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4491 | 1300 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:36PM2.37m | 10:51AM2.06m | 11:37PM2.24m | 12:01PM1.94m | 00:54AM2.20m | 1:30PM1.92m | 2:10AM2.27m | 2:49PM2.04m | 3:11AM2.43m | 3:47PM2.24m | 4:01AM2.64m | 4:34PM2.47m | 4:47AM2.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:10PM0.86m | 4:56AM1.04m | 5:01PM0.98m | 6:05AM1.14m | 6:11PM1.06m | 7:28AM1.11m | 7:31PM1.05m | 8:41AM0.96m | 8:42PM0.93m | 9:35AM0.74m | 9:39PM0.76m | 10:21AM0.50m | 10:28PM0.55m | 11:03AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | 9:29 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 9 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 412 | 513 | 862 | 1713 | 1186 | 68 | 59 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 16 | 374 | 290 | 60 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 814 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 14 | NW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | N 8 | N 9 | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
| kJ | 30 | 71 | 257 | 89 | 106 | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 16 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 14 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 29 | 41 | — | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1279 | 988 | 595 | 269 | 276 | 549 | — | — | 277 | 462 | 1291 | 5787 | 5414 | 4614 | 4491 | 1300 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 19 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 454 | 108 | 74 | 131 | 369 | 391 | 134 | 134 | 97 | 341 | 441 | 372 | 1498 | 911 | 888 |
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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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