Tullan Strand surf break

Tullan Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 01 May 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
11.9° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10AM. 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 Friday (May 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 2nd May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 2nd May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
161
152
163
163
117
94
73
71
61
58
179
126
118
93
40
31
10
10
9
16
Wind (km/h)
10
S
0
NW
0
S
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
ESE
15
ESE
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
6:39PM3.31m
6:50AM3.26m
7:09PM3.34m
7:22AM3.17m
7:40PM3.32m
7:55AM3.04m
8:13PM3.24m
8:29AM2.88m
8:48PM3.11m
9:04AM2.69m
9:28PM2.95m
9:44AM2.49m
10:15PM2.79m
10:34AM2.31m
Low Tide
00:37AM0.35m
12:50PM0.27m
1:11AM0.37m
1:20PM0.36m
1:44AM0.44m
1:51PM0.48m
2:19AM0.57m
2:23PM0.62m
2:56AM0.75m
2:57PM0.78m
3:38AM0.94m
3:35PM0.93m
4:28AM1.11m
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5:54
5:50
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
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9:05
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:17
3
7
6
1
3
Temp °C
15
12
13
13
11
12
10
9
10
11
10
10
10
7
9
9
7
11
11
9
13
12
11
12
12
9
10
7
7
5
7
7
5
5
3
5
6
4
8
8
6
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
Energy kJ
170
161
152
163
163
117
94
73
71
61
58
179
126
118
93
40
31
10
10
9
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
1
5
10
10
10
10
4
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
3
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
ESE
2
Energy kJ
2
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
1
8
8
0
1
68
271
131
168
168
8
8
43
21
21
21
21
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
5
5
5
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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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