
Surf Forecasts:
Tullan Strand surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Tullan Strand has in store for us over the next 16 days. I'll be straight with you, it's a tough outlook for this spot. The swell energy is generally low to moderate, and we've got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind to deal with, which is going to mess up the surface for most of the period.
We start off the run with nothing really to get excited about. Sunday morning, the 9th of August, sees light rain and a cross breeze with a 5ft Westerly swell at 9 seconds, generating 318 units of combined energy (moderate), but it's poor. That theme carries through Monday morning the 10th. Monday afternoon on the 10th is the very first flicker of hope. The swell drops to 2ft from the WNW, period is a short 8 seconds (energy 76), but the wind goes glassy. It's surfable, just very ordinary.
Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are basically flat with tiny, weak swells. Thursday the 13th sees a modest pulse of West swell at 2ft and 10 seconds, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. We drift through a few days of tiny surf with mostly poor conditions.
Now, the single standout of this entire 16-day window arrives on Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell builds to a solid 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 555 (moderate), which is the highest energy reading of the whole forecast. However, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the WNW. For an exposed beach like Tullan, that means a choppy, bumpy surface. It's the biggest surf on offer, but the quality isn't there for a clean paddle. The size (5ft) is punchy and definitely pushing into the zone where beginners might find it tough. Given the significant swell and choppy conditions, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than a classic paddle session.
After that pulse, Thursday the 20th holds similar size at 5ft but with a strong onshore wind, so it's messy. We limp into the final days with smaller swells and persistent onshore winds. The 21st of August (Friday) is just "marginal" with a 4ft West swell and a light cross-onshore breeze. The rest of the run through to the 24th is pretty flat and poor.
Honestly, the consistent onshore flow really strangles the potential here. If you absolutely need to get wet, keep an eye on that 5ft pulse on the 19th, but don't expect perfection. Otherwise, wait for the next forecast to see if a clean offshore window opens up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 13 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
318 | 206 | 125 | 85 | 60 | 30 | 9 | 12 | 57 | 33 | 31 | 119 | 108 | 94 | 80 | 50 | 33 | 18 | 40 | 42 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:42PM2.89m | 4:17AM2.81m | 4:47PM3.21m | 5:18AM3.00m | 5:40PM3.53m | 6:09AM3.16m | 6:27PM3.79m | 6:54AM3.27m | 7:10PM3.94m | 7:36AM3.31m | 7:51PM3.96m | 8:15AM3.28m | 8:31PM3.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.87m | 10:03PM0.75m | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:06PM0.45m | 11:15AM0.42m | 11:58PM0.17m | 12:02PM0.20m | 00:44AM-0.03m | 12:44PM0.05m | 1:26AM-0.13m | 1:25PM-0.01m | 2:05AM-0.11m | 2:04PM0.03m | 2:42AM0.01m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
— | 206 | 125 | 85 | 60 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 57 | 33 | 31 | 119 | 108 | 94 | 80 | 50 | 33 | 18 | 40 | 42 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 7 | W 13 | NW 7 | N 7 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
— | — | — | 5 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 17 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | S 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
318 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 727 | 68 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 51 | 1 | 35 | 21 | 0 | 40 | 74 | 23 | 23 | 189 | 30 | 1 | 23 | 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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