Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The next week and a half is a tough one for Tullan Strand. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly small, messy surf, with a few windows of opportunity that are worth noting.

The water is sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thickest wetsuit at home.

Starting off on Saturday the 8th, there’s a bit of swell pushing 4 ft from the west with a 9-second period, but that light rain and a 12 mph southwest wind have it looking cross-off and unappealing. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting at (240), and it’s just not doing the break any favours.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. The swell holds around 4 to 4 ft but the wind is straight-up poor—cross and cross-on—and the wave state is choppy and messy. No point paddling out.

Monday the 10th is the real standout. A brief moment of glory. On Monday morning, the swell drops to 3 ft from the west-northwest, with a short 8-second period, but the wind goes glassy. Absolutely still air. The waves are small and a bit weak (combined energy is only 90), but you’ll get clean, unchopped lines. That’s your best chance for a fun, relaxing paddle. Afternoon goes onshore and not worth it.

From Tuesday the 11th onward, we hit a real slump. The swell drops below 2 ft for days, with long period swells popping up (12 seconds on Tuesday afternoon) but almost no height to back it up. The energy is in the teens and thirties—frustratingly weak. The wind does turn offshore or cross-off at times, keeping things clean, but there’s nothing to ride.

Thursday the 13th morning offers a slight pulse (2 ft from the west, 10 seconds, combined energy of 102) and clean conditions, but the waves are ordinary. A pawn shop special.

Then, we go into a gap of days with no real recommendations. From the 14th through the 17th, it’s all poor surf conditions—small, short period, cross-onshore junk.

It’s not until Wednesday the 19th that the swell starts to build again. By Wednesday afternoon, we’re seeing 6 ft from the west (9 seconds, energy jumping to 533), but it’s all coming with a 19 mph cross-onshore wind. The waves are lumpy and bumpy. Not the kind of day that feels like surfing.

Thursday the 20th is the biggest push: 7 ft from the west-northwest (10 seconds) and combined energy hitting 833. That’s moderate to strong energy. But it’s onshore and onshore, blowing at 12 mph. For a beach and reef setup like this, it’ll be messy and probably better suited for a kite than a paddle.

By Friday the 21st, the swell drops back to 4 ft and the wind stays onshore. The window closes again.

A small glimmer shows up on Sunday the 23rd with a 3 ft from the west (9 seconds), clean cross-off wind from the south, and modest energy (110). Still small, but you might get a peaceful session if the wait is worth it.

Honestly, if you’re waiting for something solid, hold out for that Monday morning the 10th—glassy, tiny, and clean. That’s your single bright moment in a lineup that’s otherwise sleeping for the next two weeks. Forecasts can change, and this stretch isn’t unusual here, so hope is not lost, but right now, keep your expectations low.

- Rusty

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