Tullan Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.50° N 8.27° W

Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
16.4° C
1.7° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, W swell with 810 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Aug 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tullan Strand in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 8th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The only game in town for the next couple of weeks is Tullan Strand, but honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap of tiny, poor surf out of the gate, with the first real hope hanging on the horizon.

The forecast starts on Monday, August 3rd, with a weak, short-period 1ft NW windswell (7 seconds). The combined energy is a measly 13. It’s small and messy, not worth paddling out for. Tuesday doesn’t get any better, with even less size and onshore winds. Wednesday and Thursday, the 4th and 5th, see a spike in size – up to 7ft on Wednesday afternoon – but a strong cross-onshore wind blows it out completely. The energy is moderate to strong (592 on Wednesday afternoon), but it’s a washing machine. For a beach break, this setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. That ugly wind pattern sticks around through the end of the first week.

The best chance in this 16-day window looks like Saturday, August 8th. There’s a solid 7ft swell from the west (period 9 seconds) on the morning of the 8th, with a combined energy of 810, which is strong. That’s legit size, but it’s a powerful, longer-period groundswell. On a straight beach break like Tullan Strand, this kind of swell can be a bit too straight and fast, making it a challenge. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it won’t be clean. It’s a session for experienced surfers only, and even then, you’ll be battling the chop. The afternoon of the 8th drops to 5ft, still with the same tricky wind.

There’s a flicker of hope on Sunday, August 9th. The morning shows 4ft from the WNW (8 seconds) with a moderate energy of 207, and the wind drops to virtually nothing. The label says “marginal surf forecast,” but with that light air, it might be your cleanest chance to get a few grovelly ones. Don’t get too excited, though. The rest of the second week from August 10th onward is a total write-off, with tiny waves (0.6ft to 2ft) and weak energy. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Overall, it’s a lean outlook. The standout – if you can call it that – is the Sunday morning of August 9th for the glassy conditions, or the Saturday morning of August 8th if you’re an expert looking for power despite the wind. For most of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, near gales from the W by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:24AM2.93m
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
3:12PM0.45m
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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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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