
Surf Forecasts:
Tullagh Bay surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 10s period, N swell with 8 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullagh Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tullagh Bay in the next 16 days are 0.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Tue night, light winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 10 | WSW 9 | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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 | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:51AM2.98m | 9:11PM2.95m | 9:32AM2.83m | 9:56PM2.68m | 10:21AM2.62m | 10:53PM2.37m | 11:30AM2.41m | 00:21AM2.11m | 1:15PM2.31m | 2:19AM2.07m | 2:59PM2.45m | 3:46AM2.23m | 4:09PM2.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.18m | 3:19AM0.32m | 3:42PM0.40m | 4:04AM0.56m | 4:38PM0.66m | 5:03AM0.82m | 5:58PM0.90m | 6:28AM1.00m | 7:50PM0.96m | 8:15AM0.98m | 9:28PM0.78m | 9:37AM0.77m | 10:31PM0.52m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 |
106 | 249 | 6286 | 6744 | 4813 | 2696 | 1538 | 1185 | 560 | 378 | 450 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 8671 | 6945 | 4308 | 2150 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | WSW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 276 | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | W 11 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
89 | 15 | 21 | — | — | 16 | — | — | 286 | — | — | 1116 | 2757 | 1881 | 1269 | 1043 | 1092 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 314 | 308 | 35 | 25 | 35 | 13 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 24 | 51 | 19 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 377 | 777 | 810 | 592 | 592 |
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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.










