Tullaghan (Leitrim) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it's been a tough run of weather, but there might be a window or two to get wet.

First up, we're looking at a pretty grim start. From Saturday the 4th right through to Tuesday the 7th, we've got onshore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. Swell is there, pushing 5 ft to 6 ft from the west, but with fresh cross and cross-onshore winds, it's all chop and no shape. The wave energy is moderate to strong (399 to 505), but it's a complete write-off for a decent paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Things finally start to look up on Wednesday the 8th. The wind drops right out, going glassy in the morning at Tullaghan (Leitrim). We'll see a drop in size to around 3 ft from the west, with a modest 9-second period and moderate wave energy (130 to 136). It’s small but clean. The water temp feels about average for the time of year.

Thursday the 9th is even better for the early crew. That morning we’ve got a light offshore breeze from the SE, keeping the 3 ft westerly swell clean. The energy is still weak to moderate (101), but after a week of trash, this will feel like a gift. It’s not a standout for size, but for clean, small waves it’s the best we’ve seen.

Then we hit another flat spell. From Friday the 10th through to Monday the 13th, it’s back to small, weak, and choppy. We’re talking 1 ft to 3 ft with messy onshore winds and low energy (35 to 126). Definitely not worth the drive.

There’s a bit of a pulse showing up for Tuesday the 14th. Swell bumps back up to 4 ft from the west, period around 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (270). The catch? It's cross-on wind again. The waves will be lumpy with wind ripples. It’s a marginal call for a session, but if you're desperate, it’s the best of a bad bunch that day.

The rest of the run into the second week, from Wednesday the 15th to Saturday the 18th, is a total bust. Tiny waves, poor winds, and hardly any energy (22 to 84). It’s a long stretch of flatness.

The very last day on the charts, Sunday the 19th, has a little spike of hope. We see a 4 ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 5 seconds, making it weak (84). The saving grace is a light cross-offshore breeze, so it could be the cleanest surf of the whole run, but you’ll be on a very weak, short-period wave. It's definitely not a standout for quality.

So, if you're looking for the best of it, you're looking at the Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th for clean conditions, even if the swell isn't huge. Don't hold your breath for the second week. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now it's looking like a long, quiet spell.

Rusty.

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