Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s talk Tullan Strand. It’s a bit of a waiting game, but there are a couple of gems in the 16-day window if you know when to go.

Water temp is a balmy 63°F, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 5°F above average. That’s a nice little bonus.

The week starts off slow. Saturday the 5th has some swell, but the morning’s a mess with a 12 mph cross-shore wind making things lumpy. The afternoon cleans up nicely though – we get a light breeze and clean 4ft swell from the WNW at 10 seconds. That’s your first proper session, and the combined energy is moderate at 328. It’s a good, manageable size for a beginner-friendly, consistent spot, but crowds can show up sometimes.

Sunday and Monday are a write-off. Strong winds and rain, with Sunday seeing a 22 mph southerly and tiny 2ft waves. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 8th brings some serious size – we’re talking 10ft from the WNW with an 11-second period. The combined energy is very strong at 2396, but it’s blown out by 19-22 mph onshore winds. That’s expert-only territory if you’re even thinking about it, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session. The rest of that week stays small and choppy, with no real standouts.

Now, here’s the good stuff. The real standout is Saturday the 12th. The morning is absolute glass – zero wind, calm conditions – with a 5ft groundswell from the WNW at 11 seconds. That’s a long-period swell, which means proper energy and shape, and with glassy conditions, Tullan will be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is a solid 467, so there’s some punch. It’s a little on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that’s the session to circle.

After that, things drop off again. There’s a promising run from the 16th to the 17th. Wednesday the 16th morning has a light offshore breeze from the SSE and a 4ft WNW swell with an 11-second period. The combined energy is 350, and it’s looking clean. That afternoon and into Thursday the 17th holds similar conditions – clean, small waves in the 3ft to 5ft range. Good for a longboard or a funboard session with no stress.

The last week tails off into small, weak surf, so don’t get your hopes up for the 20th. That Sunday has a strong 22 mph cross-onshore wind that’ll ruin the 3ft swell.

So, bottom line: Saturday the 12th morning is your best bet – glassy, solid 5ft groundswell, and clean. The 16th and 17th are solid backup windows for smaller, cleaner waves. Get on it.

Rusty.

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