Surf Forecasts:
Tullan Strand surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with 3,829 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with W 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 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day look at Tullan Strand, and I’ll be straight with you—it’s a tough run. The water is sitting at 62°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the wait won’t be a cold one.
We kick off Saturday, August 29th, with nothing doing. The swell is tiny at 0.7ft out of the west, and the energy is weak (7). It’s glassy in the morning, but it’s just not enough to work with. Sunday the 30th sees a bit more life, with a 1ft west swell and a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the southeast, keeping things clean. But the energy is still low (39), and the wave comment says it’s poor. Monday the 31st the swell picks up to 5ft from the west-northwest, but the wind is messy cross-onshore, and the energy is moderate (270) but choppy. Tuesday, September 1st, brings a 5ft swell from the west-southwest early, with clean offshore winds, but it’s still tagged as marginal at best. The energy is moderate (304), but it’s not pointing to anything special.
We then hit a real gap. From Wednesday, September 2nd, through to Saturday, September 6th, the surf is poor or marginal. The swell stays small to moderate, but the wind is all over the place—cross, cross-on, onshore—and the energy never gets into a good zone. The best of that stretch is Wednesday morning the 2nd, with a glassy 2ft west swell, but it’s barely a ripple (energy 70). By Friday, September 4th, the swell jumps to 12ft out of the west with a 13-second period, and the energy is massive (3829), but the wind is howling onshore at 22 mph, making it a total mess. That’s a no-go for paddle surfing—might be more interesting for the kite crew.
Now, the standout. Mark your calendars for Monday, September 7th. The morning is glassy with a southeast wind at 3 mph, and we’ve got a 5ft west swell with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (417), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer—clean, fun-sized waves at a beginner-friendly spot that’s consistent. West swell is the optimum direction here, and it lines up. Keep in mind, Tullan Strand is a beach setup, so with a 9-second period, it should be punchy and rideable. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
After that, things drop off again. Tuesday, September 8th, sees a 5ft west-northwest swell, but onshore winds at 12 mph trash it. Wednesday morning the 9th has a clean 3ft west-northwest swell with offshore wind from the southeast, but the energy is low (95) and it’s only surfable. From Thursday, September 10th, through to Sunday, September 13th, it’s all poor—small swell, strong winds, lumpy conditions. The energy stays weak to moderate, but nothing worth chasing.
So, bottom line: the 16-day window is mostly a blank run. Monday the 7th is your only real shot at decent waves, and it’s a good one. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 63 | 119 | 270 | 85 | 56 | 302 | 318 | 186 | 64 | 143 | 389 | 559 | 650 | 1039 | 3829 | 2555 | 749 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:28PM3.65m | 7:47AM3.22m | 8:00PM3.64m | 8:20AM3.23m | 8:33PM3.55m | 8:55AM3.18m | 9:09PM3.38m | 9:33AM3.08m | 9:51PM3.14m | 10:19AM2.92m | 10:42PM2.86m | 11:17AM2.74m | 11:52PM2.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.17m | 1:39AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.15m | 2:09AM0.07m | 2:12PM0.19m | 2:41AM0.15m | 2:48PM0.31m | 3:16AM0.31m | 3:29PM0.49m | 3:57AM0.53m | 4:17PM0.72m | 4:47AM0.80m | 5:22PM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | NW 7 | W 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 63 | — | — | 34 | 56 | 2 | 318 | 186 | 64 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 749 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 6 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 47 | 39 | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | W 10 | W 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 7 | SSW 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 13 | WNW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 119 | 270 | 85 | 8 | 302 | — | — | 18 | 143 | 389 | 559 | 650 | 1039 | 3829 | 2555 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 114 | 194 | 21 | 105 | 241 | 276 | 68 | 0 | 40 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 102 | 528 | 1198 | 491 | 499 | 727 | 40 |
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