Tullan Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.50° N 8.27° W

Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tullan Strand sea temperature is
16.3° C
1.4° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Swell’s pretty quiet for the next couple of weeks, but there’s a proper little window of clean surf that turns up late in the game. The only real standout is Tullan Strand, which is a consistent, exposed beginner-friendly beach break that works best with swell from the west. The water temp is 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not a bad time to be in the water.

For the first week, it’s mostly flat to small. Tuesday 11th afternoon has only 0.7ft of swell with a long 13-second period, and the combined wave energy is a weak 21 – not worth paddling out for. Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th stay tiny, with 1ft to 2ft, and the energy only nudges up to 100 on Thursday morning. The cross-off winds keep it clean, but the waves are just too small. Things stay poor through Friday 14th and Saturday 15th, with messy onshore winds and dropping energy. Sunday 16th afternoon sees a little light offshore wind from the southeast, but it’s only 1ft and 24 energy. Monday 17th morning goes glassy with 1ft, but still nothing to get excited about. Tuesday 18th morning has 3ft and clean cross-off winds, but it’s very ordinary.

The real highlight comes on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th. Tuesday 25th morning serves up 7ft of west swell, offshore wind from the southeast, clean conditions, and a combined energy of 675 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The swell period is 9 seconds, which is decent. Tuesday afternoon pushes to 7ft with 850 energy and offshore southeasterly winds. That’s the best session of the whole outlook. It’s a solid size but still manageable for most surfers, and the wind is clean. Wednesday 26th morning stays big at 7ft but the wind swings northwest onshore, so it’s not as good. The afternoon bumps up to 8ft and 1021 energy, but again onshore, so it’s marginal.

Overall, the first week is a write-off for any proper waves. The gap between now and the 25th is long – nearly two weeks – so don’t get your hopes up until then. But that Tuesday 25th is a genuine standout. If you can wait, it’ll be worth it.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
5:40PM3.53m
6:09AM3.16m
6:27PM3.79m
6:54AM3.27m
7:10PM3.94m
7:36AM3.31m
7:51PM3.96m
8:15AM3.28m
8:31PM3.84m
8:53AM3.20m
9:09PM3.61m
9:31AM3.07m
9:47PM3.31m
Low Tide
11:58PM0.17m
12:02PM0.20m
00:44AM-0.03m
12:44PM0.05m
1:26AM-0.13m
1:25PM-0.01m
2:05AM-0.11m
2:04PM0.03m
2:42AM0.01m
2:42PM0.16m
3:18AM0.22m
3:21PM0.38m
3:53AM0.48m
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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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