Surf Forecasts:
Tullaghan (Leitrim) surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullaghan (Leitrim) this week:
The surf forecast for Tullaghan (Leitrim) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tullaghan (Leitrim) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullaghan (Leitrim) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch of coast is looking pretty flat and uninspiring for a good while. The next week and a half is a write-off for any real waves. We’ve got a long gap of nothing on the cards from now until about the 18th. A few tiny bumps roll through, but they’re not going to get you out of bed. It’s that classic summertime lull, where the ocean just sits there and the only thing moving is the wind.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Monday the 18th. Tullaghan (Leitrim) wakes up with a pulse of west swell at 4ft, with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate, coming in at 269. The wind is light and offshore, so it’s looking clean. It’s not huge, but it’s the first proper surfable option we’ve seen. The water temp is 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it.
After that little blip, things go quiet again for a few more days. The swell fades back down to under 3ft, and the wind turns cross-onshore and messy. It’s a bit of a tease, to be honest.
Then we get to the real standout. Mark your calendar for Sunday the 23rd and especially Monday the 24th. The energy starts building Sunday afternoon, with the swell pushing 5ft and the period stretching out to 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 457—that’s strong, solid power. But the wind is cross-onshore and the conditions are a bit ragged, so it’s not the pick.
The best of the whole run is Monday morning, the 24th of August. The swell is up to 5ft, coming from the west with a 10-second period. The energy is cranking at 562—that’s a proper push of water. But the real kicker is the wind: it’s glassy. Completely dead. That’s a rare treat. The waves should be clean, lined-up, and with that much energy, definitely worth the paddle out. It’s a bit too big for the beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to target. It’s a point break, so it should handle that west swell nicely. Just be aware that with that size, it could be a bit much for the faint-hearted.
So, the long and short of it: the next week and a half is a bust. The 18th is a small warm-up, but the real show is the morning of the 24th. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 13 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 281 | 206 | 125 | 67 | 45 | 27 | 8 | 12 | 58 | 33 | 32 | 62 | 98 | 70 | 58 | 38 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:42PM2.89m | 4:17AM2.81m | 4:47PM3.21m | 5:18AM3.00m | 5:40PM3.53m | 6:09AM3.16m | 6:27PM3.79m | 6:54AM3.27m | 7:10PM3.94m | 7:36AM3.31m | 7:51PM3.96m | 8:15AM3.28m | 8:31PM3.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM0.75m | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:06PM0.45m | 11:15AM0.42m | 11:58PM0.17m | 12:02PM0.20m | 00:44AM-0.03m | 12:44PM0.05m | 1:26AM-0.13m | 1:25PM-0.01m | 2:05AM-0.11m | 2:04PM0.03m | 2:42AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 281 | 206 | 125 | 67 | 45 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 58 | 33 | 32 | 62 | 98 | 70 | 58 | 38 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | S 2 | S 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 726 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 2 | 16 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 126 | 282 | 163 | 543 | 418 | 237 |
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