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Tullagh Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 25 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
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullagh Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tullagh Bay in the next 16 days are 0.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 13s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 27th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullagh Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | ESE 4 | E 4 | NW 10 | WSW 6 | N 6 | WNW 6 | W 12 | ESE 3 | W 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:13PM2.21m | 3:34AM2.60m | 4:09PM2.34m | 4:25AM2.62m | 4:55PM2.48m | 5:09AM2.65m | 5:33PM2.61m | 5:47AM2.68m | 6:08PM2.72m | 6:22AM2.70m | 6:42PM2.80m | 6:57AM2.70m | 7:15PM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59AM0.71m | 9:03PM0.77m | 9:54AM0.64m | 10:01PM0.70m | 10:39AM0.57m | 10:50PM0.63m | 11:17AM0.51m | 11:32PM0.56m | 11:51AM0.47m | 00:11AM0.50m | 12:25PM0.45m | 00:47AM0.47m | 12:59PM0.44m | 1:23AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 12 | NNW 8 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 1200 | 957 | 925 | 834 | 606 | 374 | 200 | 92 | 60 | 39 | 22 | 21 | 58 | 53 | 90 | 51 | 163 | 488 | 511 | 6 | 541 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | NNE 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 12 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 14 | 28 | 40 | 187 | 36 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 19 | W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | ESE 4 | — | N 6 | W 13 | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 56 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | WSW 2 | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | WSW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 14 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 182 | 122 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 569 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 111 | 4 | 4 | 94 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 161 | 13 | 372 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 39 |
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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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