Tullan Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.50° N 8.27° W

Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
15.8°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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with 6,140 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with WNW 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 (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin’ in with a look at what the Atlantic’s got for us. We’re fixin’ up for a bumpy ride before we get some real gems, so pay attention.

The picture starts out real messy. We’re looking at a week of straight-up frustration before things finally clean up. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Saturday the 19th, it’s a write-off. Strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions are gonna make Tullan Strand a tough watch, not a place to paddle out. The swell is there, but the wind’s just wreckin’ it. You’ve got cross-on winds cranking from 12 mph to 25 mph, and that combination of swell and wind is making for poor quality waves. There is a pulse of big energy on Thursday the 17th, but with 25 mph winds and messy surf, that’s strictly for the kite crowd if anyone.

Now, after that stormy spell, we get a brief look-in on Friday the 18th. The morning sees a 8ft swell rollin’ in from the WNW with a 13-second period – that's proper groundswell. The wind finally switches to a cross-off, so it’s clean. The scores aren’t top-tier, more of a “marginal” call, but it’s the first decent chance to get wet. It's still a bit big for beginners, that's for sure.

The real standout is Sunday the 20th. That morning session is the one to circle. You’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the WNW, wrapping in with a 12-second period, and it’s got some real grunt behind it. And get this – the wind is a light cross-off from the SSE at just 9 mph. That’s gonna be clean. Tullan Strand is a consistent exposed beach break, so it handles the swell, and with those conditions, it’s going to have some proper shape. The crowd situation says “sometimes,” so expect company, but that’s the price for the best wave of the week. This one is for the experienced crew, as it’s well overhead.

Looking further out, we get another crack at it the following week. Monday the 21st is worth an early paddle with clean 5ft waves and a gentle breeze. Then, Wednesday the 23rd is another big shout for the more experienced surfers. The swell bumps right up to 8ft, still from the WNW, with a long 13-second period. That’s excellent groundswell, and it’s gonna be clean with light offshore winds in the morning. That’s a proper session for the lads who know what they’re doing. After that, the swell fades into the end of the month, with some clean but smaller waves on offer.

The water temp is about what you’d expect for the time of year, nothing unusual.

So, to keep it simple: suffer through the first six days of wind. The clear best bets are the mornings of Sunday the 20th and Wednesday the 23rd.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
20
Monday
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W
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1.5
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12
1.7
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11
1.5
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10
1.9
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9
3
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3.5
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13
3.5
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14
2.5
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1.8
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1.6
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10
1.6
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11
2.1
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12
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1.7
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12
1.5
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11
1.4
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11
1.3
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
388
1054
657
434
554
1853
4776
4369
2190
1108
778
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1005
1293
1164
827
555
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367
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
25
SW
30
W
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W
20
SSW
25
S
25
WSW
30
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25
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10
WSW
15
SSE
20
SW
10
SSW
15
S
15
SW
10
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:52AM3.22m
9:08PM3.16m
9:26AM3.05m
9:43PM2.85m
10:02AM2.83m
10:23PM2.54m
10:49AM2.60m
11:17PM2.27m
12:00PM2.41m
00:49AM2.10m
1:46PM2.36m
2:41AM2.13m
3:15PM2.52m
3:51AM2.31m
Low Tide
2:49PM0.38m
3:07AM0.51m
3:26PM0.64m
3:39AM0.79m
4:07PM0.93m
4:17AM1.07m
4:59PM1.22m
5:10AM1.31m
6:33PM1.42m
6:53AM1.45m
8:42PM1.38m
8:46AM1.34m
9:52PM1.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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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