Surf Forecasts:
Tullan Strand surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 1,245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for Tullan Strand.
Right off the bat, I’ll be honest with you—this stretch of the next two weeks looks pretty grim. There’s a massive gap of dull days staring us in the face, with no real reason to grab your board for the first week. The only spot we’ve got to look at is Tullan Strand, and it’s a proper struggle.
We kick off on Monday, August 3rd, and it’s flat and weak. Tiny 1.0ft waves from the NW with a short 7-second period, and though the wind is off from the ESE, the energy is barely there (12). The water is a touch warmer than normal at 62°, but that’s small comfort. Tuesday and Wednesday are just as bleak, with onshore winds and sloppy conditions. By Wednesday afternoon, things get a bit hectic—a 10ft swell from the WNW will roll in, but with a strong 22 mph cross-onshore wind and a period of just 8 seconds, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is high (1245), but it’s all wind and no quality. Honestly, for a beach break like this, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The only faint glimmer comes on the morning of Sunday, August 9th, and into the afternoon. The swell is still small at 5ft from the WNW, but the wind drops to a light breeze, and the period lengthens to 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (383), and the waves are clean. It’s marginal, but it’s the best we’ve got. The rest of the second week is a repeat of the first—small, weak, and plagued by cross-shore or onshore winds. The swell on the 17th and 18th tries to pick up a bit, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy.
So, the standout? Reluctantly, I’d say the morning of Sunday, August 9th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window where the wind lets up and the swell is rideable. The water is a touch warmer than normal, but otherwise, it’s a lean spell. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 249 | 764 | 1245 | 272 | 66 | 27 | 30 | 60 | 277 | 489 | 380 | 404 | 240 | 383 | 360 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:38PM3.32m | 10:03AM2.85m | 10:17PM3.16m | 10:49AM2.76m | 11:05PM2.97m | 11:45AM2.66m | 00:08AM2.77m | 12:57PM2.60m | 1:30AM2.64m | 2:23PM2.67m | 3:00AM2.66m | 3:42PM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:50AM0.42m | 3:51PM0.59m | 4:30AM0.55m | 4:38PM0.77m | 5:20AM0.72m | 5:39PM0.95m | 6:26AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.06m | 7:51AM0.96m | 8:41PM1.00m | 9:15AM0.87m | 10:03PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 |
mm | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 7 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 66 | 7 | 16 | 60 | — | 489 | 380 | — | — | — | — | 232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 7 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | — | — | WNW 2 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | W 6 | SW 3 | W 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | 249 | 764 | 1245 | 272 | — | 27 | 30 | 6 | 277 | 12 | 13 | 404 | 240 | 383 | 360 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 35 | 35 | 92 | 92 | 233 | 499 | 395 | 279 | 401 | 34 | 114 | 130 | 34 | 2 | 40 | 40 | 21 | 23 | 0 |
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