Tullan Strand surf break

Tullan Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 23 Feb 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
7.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tullan Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tullan Strand in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 25th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 2nd Mar)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
5
3
1
1
2
4
3
2
1
0
2
3
2
4
1
0
4
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
3
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
1.2
W
1.6
W
2
W
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
W
2
W
2
W
2.5
W
1.6
W
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)161413121212161615131111111112141313131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7776394413596256603091367150664422535759910429849441057141213082223852353
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
10
SSE
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
15
SSE
10
S
15
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
S
40
SSW
40
SW
15
S
30
S
40
S
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:20AM
3.17
9:50PM
2.88
10:15AM
2.85
10:53PM
2.70
11:32AM
2.56
12:21AM
2.60
1:15PM
2.45
2:00AM
2.72
2:49PM
2.56
3:17AM
3.01
3:54PM
2.78
4:12AM
3.32
4:43PM
2.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
0.55
3:47AM
0.74
4:22PM
0.84
5:00AM
0.99
5:41PM
1.08
6:50AM
1.10
7:27PM
1.12
8:35AM
0.93
8:52PM
0.93
9:44AM
0.64
9:50PM
0.66
10:34AM
0.35
10:35PM
0.41
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Sunrise7:37--7:35--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:24--7:22--
Sunset-5:55--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:04--6:06--6:07-
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-4---213121--1-323-14
Temp. °C1010111111111111109108785889121211
Feels °C (?)678556986233330-1-15445
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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 12 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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