Tullan Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.50° N 8.27° W

Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
16.4° C
1.8° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, W swell with 92 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullan Strand this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tullan Strand in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. I've got the goods on Tullan Strand for the next couple of weeks. Let's get into it.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a bleak run for Tullan Strand. The whole 16-day window is looking flat and messy. We're looking at a solid drought of any decent surf. For the first week or so, from July 30th right through to August 6th, it's mostly tiny swell and onshore winds. The water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only positive.

There's a bit of a pulse on July 30th, with a 3ft swell from the WNW, but it’s paired with a cross-on wind at 25 km/h (16 mph) and a combined energy of 127 (moderate). The wave comment is "poor surf conditions," and the score is a zero. That's not a recommendation. Friday the 31st is similar, with the energy dropping to 90 and then 77. By the weekend (August 1st and 2nd), the swell is fading fast, down to 2ft, and the energy is in the weak range. The wind does go light and clean on Sunday morning (August 2nd), but with only 2ft of swell, it's just not worth the paddle.

The following week is even worse. From August 3rd to the 14th, the swell is a pathetic 0.3ft to 1ft most days. The combined swell energy is mostly under 30, which is just weak. There are a few moments of clean conditions, like the glassy spell on the afternoon of August 5th, but with a 0.7ft swell at 11 seconds, that's a lake, not a surf break. It's a proper blank run.

There's a late pulse on August 11th and 12th, with the swell trying to get back up to 3ft, but the wind is howling onshore at 25-30 km/h (16-19 mph). The energy on the 11th is only 31, and on the 12th morning it gets to 99 (still moderate). But with that wind, it'll be a choppy, lumpy mess. There is no standout session in this entire 16-day period. Honestly, the whole thing looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those windier days.

So, save the petrol. This stretch is a total write-off for Tullan Strand. Forecasts can change, but right now, there's nothing to get excited about.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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75
58
64
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28
20
8
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Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
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15
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20
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20
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5
WNW
5
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5
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10
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High Tide
7:42AM2.98m
8:00PM3.51m
8:15AM2.99m
8:31PM3.50m
8:49AM2.97m
9:03PM3.44m
9:24AM2.93m
9:38PM3.32m
10:03AM2.85m
10:17PM3.16m
10:49AM2.76m
11:05PM2.97m
11:45AM2.66m
00:08AM2.77m
Low Tide
1:33PM0.30m
2:10AM0.32m
2:05PM0.29m
2:42AM0.31m
2:37PM0.34m
3:14AM0.34m
3:12PM0.45m
3:50AM0.42m
3:51PM0.59m
4:30AM0.55m
4:38PM0.77m
5:20AM0.72m
5:39PM0.95m
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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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