Tullagh Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

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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
11.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
7
0.9
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
3
W
13
2.5
W
13
2.2
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
0.1
N
9
0.3
E
3
1.4
ESE
6
0.7
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
10
1.9
W
14
1.9
W
13
1.5
W
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
71
24
7
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
122
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
NNW
5
SW
10
SSE
25
W
25
W
20
S
0
ESE
10
NW
10
WNW
10
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
25
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
WSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:59PM2.93m
6:16AM3.17m
6:41PM3.10m
7:01AM3.20m
7:24PM3.19m
7:48AM3.14m
8:10PM3.21m
8:36AM2.99m
8:59PM3.15m
9:27AM2.78m
9:53PM3.02m
10:24AM2.53m
10:53PM2.86m
Low Tide
11:44AM0.11m
11:59PM0.15m
12:26PM0.01m
00:45AM0.03m
1:08PM-0.00m
1:32AM-0.02m
1:52PM0.05m
2:22AM0.04m
2:39PM0.17m
3:15AM0.17m
3:28PM0.32m
4:13AM0.37m
4:22PM0.49m
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5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:13
5:13
5:11
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9:30
9:32
9:35
9:37
9:37
9:39
9:42
3
1
2
4
6
4
1
2
1
Temp °C
9
9
7
8
10
8
8
9
8
11
12
10
13
13
12
16
17
16
20
20
16
3
4
4
5
4
2
4
7
6
10
9
5
10
8
9
13
15
14
16
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
8
0.9
N
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.8
W
8
0.7
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
14
3
W
13
2.5
W
13
2.2
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
E
5
0.9
WSW
10
1.9
W
14
1.9
W
13
1.5
W
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
Energy kJ
122
71
31
78
181
596
2518
2023
1251
792
599
294
115
19
154
1403
1228
636
478
478
343
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
N
6
0.3
WNW
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.2
W
15
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
W
12
Energy kJ
6
72
24
42
2
2
2
1
17
31
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
N
6
0.1
W
16
0.1
N
8
0.3
W
13
0.4
W
16
Energy kJ
4
23
37
7
5
1
31
81
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
7
0.8
N
6
1.2
W
8
2.1
W
7
0.3
E
3
1.4
ESE
6
0.7
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
6
0.4
SE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.7
SE
4
Energy kJ
154
40
172
403
1
122
70
96
4
5
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
3
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
406
134
4
4
97
328
35
4
19
17
4
4
0
324
13
4
13
4
25
28
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
4
3
3
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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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