Tullaghan (Leitrim) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for you in feet and miles.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty bleak for a proper surf. Tullaghan (Leitrim) is the only game in town, and it’s a tough stretch. The first few days are a total loss. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July are all cross-on winds, lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly. There’s some size – about 6ft to 7ft from the WNW – but with that wind, it’s a mess. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong (579 to 917), but it’s not doing you any favors. The water is notably warm, 62°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.

Then we get a little window on Monday morning the 27th of July. The wind swings light southerly, cross-off, and the surf cleans right up. Swell drops to about 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the energy is still moderate (390). The comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and for a second, you’d think you’re in luck. But the rating is low, and it’s a one-off. By the afternoon, the wind shifts and it’s back to ordinary.

Tuesday the 28th of July morning has that same light cross-off wind, but the swell is down to 3ft from the west, period 9 seconds, energy 154. It’s clean, but weak. Surfable, but nothing to write home about. Then it’s a long, slow fade. From Wednesday the 29th right through to the end of the forecast, the swell drops below 3ft, the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the energy numbers are in the double digits – weak. There’s a glassy morning on Tuesday the 4th of August, but the swell is only 2ft. Not worth the rubber.

So, the honest truth? There’s one standout in this whole 16-day window: Monday morning, the 27th of July. The swell is 5ft from the WNW, period 10 seconds, and with that light southerly cross-off wind, it’ll be clean. The break is a point, so it should handle the west-northwest swell well. The energy is moderate (390), so there’s enough push. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded sometimes, so get out early. For a beginner, 5ft is manageable, but it’s pushing the limit. This is your best bet, and it’s only a few days away.

After that, it’s a long gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth chasing. The consistency drops right off, and the forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a classic late-summer lull for the area. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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