Tullan Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.50° N 8.27° W

Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
16.9°C
2.2° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 1st Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the outlook for Tullan Strand for the next couple of weeks.

I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – it's a pretty quiet stretch. The first real chance of something good isn't until the very end of the period.

The water temp at Tullan is sitting at 62°, which is much warmer than we usually have for this time of year. That's a nice bonus if you paddle out, but the waves just aren't cooperating for the most part.

For the first nine days, from Tuesday the 25th of August right through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, it’s a write-off. We're looking at waist-high slop or smaller, with period mainly under 10 seconds. Most of the wind is a cross or onshore breeze, keeping everything messy. The combined wave energy is weak, with values mostly under 100, so there's just no power behind it. The only day that's even slightly interesting is Friday the 28th of August with glassy conditions early, but the swell is a tiny 1 ft with a short period – not enough to bother with.

Then things get a bit chaotic from the 1st of September. There's a jump in size, but the wind is howling. On Wednesday the 2nd of September, we see a 8 ft swell from the west, but the wind is a fresh onshore breeze at 35 km/h. That's a recipe for blown-out, lumpy junk. The combined energy hits 724, so there's some energy in the water, but the wind just ruins it.

The one day that catches my eye is Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. We've got an 8 ft swell from the west-northwest with a 10-second period and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong at 1132, and the wind is clean. This is solidly in expert territory though – it's a big, powerful swell. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but even then, it's only marginal.

The real standout is much further out. On Sunday, the 6th of September, the morning session is looking like the only true winner in this whole 16-day window. We've got a clean 6 ft groundswell from the west with a very long 13-second period. The wind is a light offshore from the south-southeast at 25 km/h, so it’ll be glassy. The combined energy is a thumping 1191. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the long period means it'll hold up nicely at Tullan. The crowds here are listed as 'sometimes', so you might have some company, but it's not a total zoo. This is the one to circle.

After that, the wind swings back onshore and the combo blows out again for the rest of the week.

So, to sum it up: it's mostly a waste of time until Thursday the 3rd for the experts only, but the real highlight is the morning of Sunday, the 6th of September. That's the one with the real potential.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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56
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35
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26
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49
62
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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High Tide
5:23PM3.03m
5:40AM2.76m
5:56PM3.26m
6:13AM2.93m
6:27PM3.45m
6:44AM3.06m
6:58PM3.58m
7:16AM3.17m
7:28PM3.65m
7:47AM3.22m
8:00PM3.64m
8:20AM3.23m
8:33PM3.55m
Low Tide
11:00AM0.82m
11:37PM0.70m
11:34AM0.59m
00:09AM0.48m
12:06PM0.40m
00:39AM0.29m
12:37PM0.26m
1:09AM0.15m
1:08PM0.17m
1:39AM0.07m
1:39PM0.15m
2:09AM0.07m
2:12PM0.19m
2:41AM0.15m
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Temp °C
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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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