Surf Forecasts:
Tullan Strand surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with 6,468 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 10 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 108 | 46 | 10 | 27 | 141 | 5850 | 4527 | 2473 | 1100 | 730 | 628 | 343 | 339 | 339 | 353 | 377 | 342 | 392 | 284 | 267 | 313 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:08PM3.54m | 8:31AM3.39m | 8:49PM3.33m | 9:12AM3.25m | 9:36PM3.04m | 10:02AM3.05m | 10:34PM2.72m | 11:07AM2.85m | 11:54PM2.44m | 12:35PM2.74m | 1:37AM2.35m | 2:10PM2.83m | 3:06AM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM0.10m | 2:13AM0.08m | 2:30PM0.22m | 2:51AM0.30m | 3:15PM0.43m | 3:34AM0.58m | 4:10PM0.69m | 4:28AM0.87m | 5:26PM0.94m | 5:46AM1.11m | 7:17PM1.02m | 7:33AM1.15m | 8:57PM0.83m | ||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 108 | 46 | 10 | 27 | 141 | 5850 | 4527 | 2473 | 1100 | 730 | 628 | 343 | 339 | 339 | 353 | 377 | 342 | 392 | 284 | 267 | 313 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | W 14 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 16 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 4 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 147 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 10 | 28 | 73 | 78 | 42 | — | 21 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 422 | 870 | 513 | 384 | 405 | 276 | 40 | 401 | 40 | 0 | 68 | 40 | 0 | 68 | 40 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 130 | 276 | 1013 |
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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).
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