Tullan Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.50° N 8.27° W

Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
16.2°C
2.6° 

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 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with 7,039 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 27th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 27th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:20PM3.27m
5:43AM2.99m
5:51PM3.47m
6:14AM3.19m
6:23PM3.61m
6:46AM3.34m
6:56PM3.68m
7:19AM3.44m
7:31PM3.66m
7:53AM3.45m
8:08PM3.54m
8:31AM3.39m
8:49PM3.33m
Low Tide
11:36PM0.35m
11:35AM0.40m
00:05AM0.14m
12:07PM0.23m
00:35AM-0.02m
12:40PM0.12m
1:06AM-0.08m
1:14PM0.07m
1:38AM-0.05m
1:51PM0.10m
2:13AM0.08m
2:30PM0.22m
2:51AM0.30m
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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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