Tullaghan (Leitrim) surf break

Tullaghan (Leitrim) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

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Tullaghan (Leitrim) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tullaghan (Leitrim) sea temperature is
8.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullaghan (Leitrim) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
1.8
WSW
1.4
W
1.7
W
1.6
WNW
0.9
W
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
1
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)161514121112109109881212121413121144
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12421733820350209939369442502133969432929818641215397372426
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
20
SSW
25
SSE
30
SSE
40
S
35
SW
25
SW
25
WNW
25
W
5
SW
10
ESE
0
SE
15
E
15
E
15
E
10
NE
15
E
5
NNW
5
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoncross-
on
glassoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-6:30--6:28--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16-
Sunset--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:43--8:44--8:45--8:47
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
3-331211-------------
Temp. °C912101111119999111310121410111310912
Feels °C (?)36554443369116897810736
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Information about the Tullaghan (Leitrim) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tullaghan (Leitrim) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tullaghan (Leitrim) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tullaghan (Leitrim) 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 (Tullaghan (Leitrim)) 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 Tullaghan (Leitrim) 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.

Tullaghan (Leitrim) is 20 km (12 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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