
Surf Forecasts:
Tullan Strand surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first few days, it’s a bit of a struggle. The wind is mostly rubbish, blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave heights are small or middling but blown out. We’re looking at a real slow start. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, August 8th, down at Tullan Strand. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore, which is a beautiful thing. The swell is a modest 4 ft rolling in from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s not going to be a world-beater, but the wave energy is moderate (194) and the conditions will be clean. That’s your first chance to get a few clean ones.
Then, Saturday afternoon builds on it. The wind stays light cross-offshore, the swell bumps up a little to 4 ft from the west, and the wave energy is a touch stronger (219). The conditions are clean and it’s looking like the best bet of the first week. It’s a solid, fun-sized day.
Sunday the 9th sees the swell get a bit of push, hitting 5 ft from the west-northwest, but the wind swings back cross-shore and then onshore, so it gets lumpy. Not the one.
The following week is a mixed bag. There’s a notable push in size around Friday, August 14th. The afternoon brings a solid 8 ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s decent wave energy (835), but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy. Nothing too bad, but not glassy. This is still a standout for the size, but it’s getting into the realm where it’s a bit much for beginners.
Saturday, August 15th is the biggest of the run. The morning shows a 8 ft swell from the west-northwest, with a 10-second period and very strong wave energy (1088). That is a serious amount of water moving around. However, the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit messy and lumpy. At this size, it’s expert territory. The afternoon is similar, 7 ft with a 10-second period and strong energy (898), but the same onshore breeze spoils it a bit. It’s a big, powerful, choppy session for the experienced crew only.
After that, the surf drops off quickly. By Sunday the 16th, it’s back to 3 ft and the wind is onshore again. The rest of the second week peters out into small, weak, and mostly blown-out conditions. There’s a long gap of poor surf from the 16th right through to the end of the forecast.
The one true standout in the whole window is Saturday, August 8th. The combination of clean, cross-offshore wind and a fun, rideable swell makes it the pick of the bunch. The 14th is a close second for the bigger wave crew, but the breeze stops it being a classic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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11 | 67 | 634 | 339 | 126 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 118 | 473 | 322 | 194 | 219 | 200 | 367 | 352 | 281 | 167 | 67 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:17AM2.81m | 4:47PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:06PM0.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
11 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 118 | 473 | 322 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 67 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | SW 4 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — |
2 | 67 | 634 | 339 | 126 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 6 | — | 1 | 10 | 219 | 200 | 367 | 352 | 281 | 167 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 389 | 235 | 473 | 499 | 645 | 419 | 401 | 63 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 5 | 233 | 21 |
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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.
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