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Tullan Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tullan Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 27th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | |
286 | 141 | 73 | 49 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 82 | 49 | 37 | 295 | 174 | 314 | 276 | 216 | 146 | 269 | 505 | 324 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:45AM2.96m | 4:24PM2.81m | 4:32AM2.97m | 5:04PM2.97m | 5:13AM2.99m | 5:40PM3.10m | 5:52AM3.00m | 6:14PM3.19m | 6:28AM3.00m | 6:48PM3.24m | 7:04AM2.97m | 7:23PM3.26m | 7:39AM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.90m | 10:07AM0.58m | 10:21PM0.80m | 10:44AM0.53m | 11:03PM0.70m | 11:19AM0.50m | 11:41PM0.61m | 11:52AM0.48m | 00:18AM0.56m | 12:25PM0.49m | 00:54AM0.54m | 12:59PM0.50m | 1:31AM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 |
 | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:57 | 9:58 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
20 | 10 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | — | W 13 |
 kJ | 286 | 141 | 73 | 49 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 49 | 37 | 295 | 174 | 314 | 276 | 216 | 146 | 269 | — | 324 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 13 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 13 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | W 10 | W 19 | — | W 10 | W 15 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | 9 | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | — | — | WSW 4 | W 7 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 20 | 82 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 505 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 0 | 21 | 34 | 30 | 170 | 114 | 41 | 68 | 68 | 1 | 74 | 0 | 68 | 34 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 68 |
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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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