
Surf Forecasts:
Tullagh Bay surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, near gales from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
65 | 67 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 622 | 137 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 431 | 160 | 183 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:20AM2.53m | 10:40PM2.74m | 11:03AM2.42m | 11:27PM2.56m | 12:00PM2.29m | 00:33AM2.38m | 1:21PM2.21m | 2:06AM2.27m | 3:00PM2.28m | 3:43AM2.34m | 4:22PM2.52m | 4:56AM2.52m | 5:24PM2.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:16AM0.44m | 4:21PM0.49m | 4:57AM0.57m | 5:07PM0.66m | 5:49AM0.73m | 6:09PM0.84m | 6:58AM0.87m | 7:35PM0.95m | 8:27AM0.91m | 9:14PM0.88m | 9:52AM0.79m | 10:35PM0.66m | 10:58AM0.56m | 11:37PM0.39m | |||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 10 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | — | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 |
65 | 67 | 149 | — | — | — | 137 | 40 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 202 | — | 99 | 431 | 385 | 95 | 91 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 5 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | W 7 | N 9 |
17 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 160 | 48 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 |
2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | N 10 | NE 4 |
— | — | 78 | 2247 | 1901 | 622 | 74 | 52 | 74 | 688 | 1701 | 1828 | 1397 | 972 | 955 | 1149 | 875 | 617 | — | 183 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 134 | 392 | 793 | 347 | 12 | 103 | 347 | 347 | 51 | 51 | 161 | 51 | 13 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 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.











