Tullagh Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 02 May 2026 IST
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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
10.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
NW
10
1
N
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
6
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.8
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
1.8
N
8
1.3
N
8
1.6
NNW
9
1.1
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
9
1
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
115
91
66
45
34
62
15
67
367
212
398
245
360
259
169
108
78
51
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
W
10
W
10
NNW
5
E
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:17AM2.93m
7:33PM2.94m
7:48AM2.85m
8:04PM2.91m
8:19AM2.73m
8:35PM2.82m
8:51AM2.58m
9:10PM2.69m
9:25AM2.41m
9:49PM2.53m
10:03AM2.23m
10:36PM2.37m
10:51AM2.06m
11:37PM2.24m
Low Tide
1:21PM0.26m
1:39AM0.30m
1:51PM0.34m
2:12AM0.39m
2:22PM0.45m
2:47AM0.53m
2:54PM0.58m
3:23AM0.70m
3:30PM0.72m
4:05AM0.88m
4:10PM0.86m
4:56AM1.04m
5:01PM0.98m
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
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9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
9:17
4
1
1
Temp °C
11
12
9
10
10
8
10
10
10
9
9
6
8
8
7
8
9
7
10
10
8
9
9
7
7
8
5
5
5
7
4
2
-1
3
2
3
4
5
4
5
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
9
1
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
Energy kJ
367
386
356
231
145
66
92
113
96
320
242
147
111
245
360
259
169
108
78
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
1
N
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.3
NNW
9
0.1
N
12
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
W
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
Energy kJ
8
115
91
96
45
34
15
3
83
31
17
4
16
57
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
2
1
2
3
9
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
8
1.8
N
8
1.3
N
8
1.6
NNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.3
NE
2
0.5
E
3
Energy kJ
1
62
67
367
212
398
100
1
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
4
58
4
4
290
225
321
104
290
290
74
104
343
0
0
104
4
4
103
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
5
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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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