Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Tullan Strand. We’re kicking off on Tuesday the 11th, and honestly, the first week is a proper slow burn. The swell is tiny, mostly under 1 feet, and the winds are all over the shop. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re just getting wet.

Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off. We’re talking ankle-snappers with poor conditions. The wind is a mix of offshore and cross-offshore, but with swell that small, it’s not worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, just 19 to 34 on the combined energy scale.

By Thursday the 13th, the morning shows a tiny bump – 2 feet from the west with a 10-second period. The combined energy hits 100, so it’s barely registering. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but the wave comment says it’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s about as optimistic as it gets. Friday and Saturday are a no-go, with cross-onshore winds and choppy, messy surf.

Sunday the 16th is a bit cleaner, with light cross-off winds, but the swell is still only 2 feet to 2 feet. Not worth the rubber.

Then, on Monday the 17th, we get a little glimmer. The morning shows 3 feet from the west, 9-second period, with light offshore winds from the ESE. The combined energy is 157 (moderate) and the surf is clean. It’s still ordinary, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. That’s a small window for a longboard or a foamie if you’re desperate.

Now, hold on to your board. Wednesday the 19th is a beast. The swell is predicted to be 16 feet from the west, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a massive 7837 – that’s strong to very strong wave energy. The wind is onshore, though, and the wave comment says “wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” This is a beginner-friendly spot, and 16 feet is way too big for a beginner. The period is over 11 seconds, so it’s a groundswell, but it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Experts only, and even then, it’s a gamble.

After that, the swell drops back down. Thursday the 20th is 8 feet from the WNW, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The energy is 1192, so it’s still strong, but the quality is poor. Friday the 21st is 4 feet to 4 feet and onshore again.

Then, on Saturday the 22nd, we’ve got a real standout. The morning shows 5 feet from the west, 10-second period, with light cross-offshore winds from the SSW. The combined energy is 469 (moderate), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The wind is light, so it’s clean. This is the best on offer. The swell direction is W, which matches the optimum direction for this break. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 8 feet, but the wind swings cross-onshore, so stick to the morning. It’s not too big for an intermediate, but it’s pushing it for a beginner.

Sunday the 23rd morning is glassy. The swell is 4 feet from the NW, 10-second period, with glassy conditions from the south. The energy is 389 (moderate). This is clean, fun-sized surf. The crowd is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s not a zoo.

The last few days are a whimper. Monday to Wednesday the 26th, the swell is small, the wind is either cross-off or onshore, and the energy is weak. The big blow on the 25th with 22 mph winds is just messy.

So, the best moments are the morning of Saturday the 22nd and the glassy Sunday morning of the 23rd. That’s your window. The mid-week monster on the 19th is a spectacle, but not for paddling.

Rusty.

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