Tullaghan (Leitrim) surf break

Tullaghan (Leitrim) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 IST
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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
15.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullaghan (Leitrim) this week:

The surf forecast for Tullaghan (Leitrim) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tullaghan (Leitrim) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullaghan (Leitrim) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.7
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1
WSW
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.5
NW
0.3
NW
0.8
N
0.8
NW
1.3
NNE
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.1
NW
0.2
NNW
0.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)111110914131110981010104104971369
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)79244318612121552491683326319249293894248163109661814916
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
15
W
25
SE
25
SSW
35
SW
20
S
10
SE
10
S
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
10
WNW
25
N
35
N
35
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
25
N
20
N
25
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:13PM
2.71
3:12AM
2.43
3:36PM
2.91
4:20AM
2.62
4:35PM
3.16
5:08AM
2.82
5:19PM
3.38
5:46AM
3.00
5:56PM
3.53
6:20AM
3.14
6:29PM
3.61
6:51AM
3.24
7:00PM
3.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:00PM
0.98
9:11AM
1.08
10:12PM
0.74
10:13AM
0.84
11:01PM
0.50
10:59AM
0.60
11:38PM
0.30
11:36AM
0.40
12:11AM
0.16
12:10PM
0.27
12:40AM
0.08
12:41PM
0.19
1:08AM
0.07
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise7:05--7:07--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:15--7:16--
Sunset-7:47--7:45--7:43--7:40--7:37--7:36--7:32-
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Rain (mm)
2-18--118---1-------1-
Temp. °C141415151613141716151513121211101111111212
Feels °C (?)911119109131514111010543235579
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Tullaghan (Leitrim) (light winds from the SSW at Finner 7 km from Tullaghan (Leitrim)). 1.3m 11s groundswell from the W to make surfable waves.

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SSW
Cross-Off
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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 12 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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