Surf Forecasts:
Tullan Strand surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. It’s Tullan Strand, and it’s a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a decent stretch of swell but the wind is going to be messy for a lot of it. The water’s sitting at a balmy 63°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so the wettie won’t need to be quite so thick.
We start off on Saturday the 25th with a solid 6ft to 6ft groundswell from the WNW at 9 to 10 seconds. The energy’s there – moderate at around 579 to 689 – but the wind is cross-on and strong, so the surface is going to be a choppy mess. You’d be fighting it all day. Best to give it a miss.
Sunday the 26th is more of the same. Swell bumps up to 7ft with that same WNW angle, and the energy builds into the strong range (880 to 917). But again, it’s cross-on and lumpy with a fresh breeze. This is one for the kite crew, not for a paddle.
Finally, Monday the 27th morning is where it starts to turn. Swell drops back to 5ft from the WNW, period holding at 10 seconds. The wind swings to a light S, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. That’s the standout – moderate wave energy (390) and the conditions are “clean”. It’s a beginner-friendly break so this is the time to get out there. Expect some crowds though, as it’s a consistent spot.
From Monday afternoon through the rest of the week and into the first week of August, it gets quiet. The swell drops off to under 3ft and the wind stays cross-on or light, with only a few windows of clean but tiny surf. There’s a brief flurry on Monday August 3rd morning with a tiny 3ft bump and a light southerly giving clean conditions, but it’s barely worth the paddle. The second week is a flat run – tiny waves and mostly onshore wind. Nothing to get excited about.
So, in short: Monday the 27th morning is your best bet by a country mile. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and rideable. After that, we’re looking at a long, quiet spell.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 579 | 689 | 819 | 880 | 917 | 616 | 386 | 276 | 240 | 151 | 140 | 136 | 108 | 80 | 55 | 27 | 103 | 137 | 73 | 75 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:10PM2.65m | 4:34AM2.51m | 5:01PM2.82m | 5:21AM2.64m | 5:44PM3.01m | 6:00AM2.77m | 6:21PM3.20m | 6:36AM2.87m | 6:55PM3.35m | 7:09AM2.94m | 7:28PM3.46m | 7:42AM2.98m | 8:00PM3.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM1.08m | 10:35AM0.97m | 11:14PM0.92m | 11:18AM0.80m | 11:55PM0.76m | 11:56AM0.63m | 00:31AM0.60m | 12:30PM0.47m | 1:05AM0.47m | 1:02PM0.36m | 1:38AM0.38m | 1:33PM0.30m | 2:10AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | 3 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | 689 | — | — | — | 616 | 386 | 276 | 240 | 151 | 140 | 136 | 108 | 80 | 2 | 27 | 103 | 137 | 73 | 75 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 579 | — | 819 | 880 | 917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 276 | 276 | 130 | 416 | 414 | 276 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 279 | 1 | 51 | 190 | 68 | 68 | 540 | 0 |
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