Tullan Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.50° N 8.27° W

Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
16.6° C
1.7° 

Tullan Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tullan Strand surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 2,621 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullan Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tullan Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 19th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on what's cooking for Tullan Strand over the next couple of weeks. Let's cut through the noise.

Right off the bat, things are looking grim. We kick off with a flat spell that's going to test your patience. From Saturday the 15th right through to the end of Tuesday the 18th, the waves are tiny – nothing above 3 feet – and mostly messy with a cross-onshore breeze. The energy is weak, barely registering, and the score is a flat zero. It's not worth paddling out. That's a solid four days of do-nothing.

Wednesday the 19th is where stuff starts to get real, but not in a good way for your average punter. The swell pumps up to 8 feet in the morning, hitting 8 feet in the arvo, all from the W. The energy jumps to a strong level. But here's the catch – the wind is honking from the WSW at 18 to 22 mph, blowing cross-on. That massive, raw energy will be a lumpy, choppy mess. Only for the experts, and even then, it's going to be a battle. It's honestly more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.

We get a short-lived clean-up on Sunday the 23rd afternoon. The wind goes light, nearly glassy, and the swell is a clean 5 feet from the W – that's a nice period too, at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate. This is likely the first real, clean surf of the whole outlook. Not a standout, but a solid, fun window after the drought. The following Monday morning (24th) is clean but weaker at 3 feet.

Now, for the true highlight that has me a little emotional. Circle Tuesday the 25th of August on your calendar. The morning session is looking absolute mint. We've got a clean 5-foot swell rolling in from the W, with a period of 11 seconds. But the magic is the wind: glassy. Dead flat. The energy is solid, and the report says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the one. Light crowds are possible, but that glassy W swell will be a dream on the consistent banks. The morning is the window, as the afternoon gets a weird cross-on ripple.

Wednesday the 26th morning is also a good call with glassy conditions and a solid 4-foot, 10-second swell from the W. Another clean runner. Then 28th Friday morning also shows a clean glassy morning with a 5-foot swell from the WNW. The afternoons of those days are blown out by onshore wind again, so it’s strictly a dawn-patrol game.

The water temp is what you'd expect for the time of year, no big surprises there. It's just a matter of dodging that wind.

So, to sum it up: The first week is mostly a write-off. You grind through flatness and then a massive, wind-blasted swell. The absolute standout is Tuesday the 25th of August morning – that glassy 5-foot W swell is your best bet by a mile. The mornings of Wednesday the 26th and Friday the 28th are decent fallbacks. It's going to be a game of waiting for the right wind window. That's it from me.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:15AM3.28m
8:31PM3.84m
8:53AM3.20m
9:09PM3.61m
9:31AM3.07m
9:47PM3.31m
10:09AM2.91m
10:26PM2.97m
10:50AM2.73m
11:10PM2.64m
11:41AM2.54m
00:08AM2.37m
12:52PM2.40m
1:33AM2.22m
Low Tide
2:04PM0.03m
2:42AM0.01m
2:42PM0.16m
3:18AM0.22m
3:21PM0.38m
3:53AM0.48m
4:02PM0.64m
4:30AM0.76m
4:47PM0.93m
5:13AM1.04m
5:46PM1.20m
6:14AM1.26m
7:18PM1.37m
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Information about the Tullan Strand Surf forecast

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

Tullan Strand is 19 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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