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Tullagh Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 11 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 Thursday (May 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 13th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | ESE 6 | W 13 | N 10 | |
458 | 454 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2875 | 1297 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 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 | 7:01AM3.20m | 7:24PM3.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:08PM-0.00m | 1:32AM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | WNW 9 | W 15 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 |
 kJ | 458 | 454 | 338 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 445 | 4 | 995 | 474 | 295 | 184 | 169 | 1512 | 1656 | 1422 | 874 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 194 | — | — | 50 | 7 | 22 | 266 | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | W 14 | — | N 6 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 57 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 64 | 1308 | 2039 | 5336 | 6450 | 5545 | 2875 | 1297 | — | 1229 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 69 | 43 | 55 | 31 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 305 | 319 | 465 | 485 | 383 | 1229 | 1229 | 615 | 1264 | 14 | 301 | 113 | 104 | 4 | 44 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 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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