Tullaghan (Leitrim) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Donegal, Ireland)

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Tullaghan (Leitrim) Surf Guide

Tullaghan in Donegal is a fairly exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the southeast. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Rocks are a hazard.

Tullaghan (Leitrim) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	5	fairly consistent	11.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Tullaghan (Leitrim):

The best conditions reported for surf at Tullaghan (Leitrim) occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Tullaghan (Leitrim) (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Tullaghan (Leitrim) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 33% of the time in January while 62% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 5% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

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33%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

62%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Tullaghan (Leitrim) Location Map

Interactive Tullaghan (Leitrim) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Tullaghan (Leitrim) is Sligo Airport (SXL) in Ireland, 27 km (17 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Tullaghan (Leitrim) is St Angelo (Enniskillen) Airport (ENK) in England, 45 km (28 miles) away.

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Tullaghan (Leitrim) Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 10:44 Local Time

m, °C	Monday 04
ft, °F	10AM	1PM	4PM	7PM
Wave (m)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Period (s)	9	9	9	9
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on

What does Tullaghan (Leitrim) look like?

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Tides at Tullaghan (Leitrim)

Current tide and informaton

For Bundoran, 3 km from Tullaghan (Leitrim).

Next High Water: 08:13pm | 3.24m

Next Low Water: 01:51pm | 0.48m

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Tullaghan (Leitrim) Sea Temperature

The water temperature (11.7 °C) at Tullaghan (Leitrim) is quite cold. Despite the sun, windchill of 9.0 °C means that surfers will need plenty of neoprene. Wear a quality winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots. A windchill factor of (9.0 °C).

Today, many surfers would wear a winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.