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Tullagh Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 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
10.9° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 8th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
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 13°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | N 10 | |
69 | 85 | 128 | 170 | 128 | 61 | 42 | 29 | 18 | 309 | 1483 | 914 | 636 | 569 | 512 | 321 | 64 | 57 | 26 | 25 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:51AM2.58m | 9:10PM2.69m | 9:25AM2.41m | 9:49PM2.53m | 10:03AM2.23m | 10:36PM2.37m | 10:51AM2.06m | 11:37PM2.24m | 12:01PM1.94m | 00:54AM2.20m | 1:30PM1.92m | 2:10AM2.27m | 2:49PM2.04m | 3:11AM2.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:54PM0.58m | 3:23AM0.70m | 3:30PM0.72m | 4:05AM0.88m | 4:10PM0.86m | 4:56AM1.04m | 5:01PM0.98m | 6:05AM1.14m | 6:11PM1.06m | 7:28AM1.11m | 7:31PM1.05m | 8:41AM0.96m | 8:42PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 5 | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | N 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 |
 kJ | 133 | 150 | 144 | 170 | 128 | 61 | 91 | 880 | 427 | 207 | 1483 | 75 | 68 | 39 | 21 | 18 | 64 | 120 | 219 | 143 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | N 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | ESE 4 | WNW 8 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | W 13 | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 10 |
| kJ | 30 | 3 | 43 | 92 | 27 | 49 | 42 | 29 | 18 | 309 | 89 | — | — | 42 | — | — | 43 | 57 | 26 | 13 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 12 | — | WNW 8 | ESE 5 | WNW 10 | — | W 16 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 27 | — | 58 | 4 | 9 | — | 5 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | E 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | WNW 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | 69 | 85 | 128 | 7 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 914 | 636 | 569 | 512 | 321 | 22 | 3 | 14 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 339 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 269 | 94 | 76 | 526 | 4 | 4 | 74 | 269 | 0 | 13 | 319 |
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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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