Tullan Strand surf break

Tullan Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 14 Feb 2026 IST
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Tullan Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
7.1° C
(Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullan Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tullan Strand in the next 12 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 21st Feb)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 21st Feb)16ft (5.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 19mm) heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 2°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Tue night. Turning milder with moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 3°C on Tue morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
4
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
1.6
W
2.2
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
1
W
1.4
WNW
1.2
W
1.2
WNW
0.9
W
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)13121212121214141413121111111091110111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)206144177711148623294976372424711543670242141178154171452284313225699
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
35
WSW
35
W
25
NNW
30
NW
15
NNE
15
E
25
ESE
50
E
60
E
45
ENE
40
ENE
5
NE
5
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:19PM
2.62
4:39AM
3.05
4:55PM
2.81
5:13AM
3.30
5:29PM
2.98
5:45AM
3.52
6:02PM
3.12
6:16AM
3.67
6:35PM
3.22
6:48AM
3.76
7:08PM
3.26
7:22AM
3.75
7:43PM
3.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:16AM
0.94
10:16PM
0.78
10:52AM
0.69
10:51PM
0.54
11:25AM
0.44
11:23PM
0.34
11:57AM
0.23
11:54PM
0.18
12:28PM
0.08
12:26AM
0.09
12:59PM
-0.01
12:59AM
0.07
1:32PM
-0.01
1:34AM
0.13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:56--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48--7:46--7:43--
Sunset-5:37--5:38--5:40--5:44--5:45--5:47--5:50-
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light snow
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light rain
Rain (mm)
--24382------102-----5
Temp. °C436887774332222222468
Feels °C (?)-2-4220-20-1-1-3-4-8-11-8-9-1-1-2120
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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 12 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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