Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. The ocean’s been a grumpy old dog this stretch, but there’s some real sparkle coming if you’re patient. We’re looking at a solid run mostly, but you gotta pick your windows. The water’s sitting at 61°F – that’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, nothing crazy, but you won’t need the thick suit if you’ve got a decent 4/3.

Tullan Strand is the only spot on the menu, so we’re making the most of it. The opening stretch, Sunday the 13th, has a clean little 4ft WNW swell with a light SE offshore – that’s your classic morning glass. It’s a bit small, but it’s clean and consistent. The energy’s weak at 279, so don’t expect much push, but for a longboard or a funboard, it’ll be a cruise.

After that, things get messy. Monday the 14th through Thursday the 17th is a write-off. The swell picks up but the wind swings onshore and it turns into a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. There’s some size on the 17th – up to 10ft – but with 40 km/h winds tearing it up, that’s just a washing machine. Not worth your time unless you’re a masochist.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are still rough. Friday afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore wind, and there’s 8ft of WNW swell with a 13-second period, but it’s still marginal. Saturday’s blown out again, so skip it.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The 20th and 21st are marginal but have some clean windows – Sunday morning the 20th has 8ft WNW with a cross-offshore, and Monday the 21st morning has 7ft with the same setup. Still not perfect, but there’s push and it’s not a total mess.

But the real standout? Saturday the 26th. That’s the one. The morning has 7ft of WNW groundswell with a 15-second period, light ESE offshore winds, and the energy is cranking – 2047. That’s proper. It’s a bigger, powerful wave, so this is for experienced surfers. Tullan’s an exposed beach, and with that long period, it might close out a bit – but when it lines up, it’ll be worth the paddle. The afternoon stays clean too, with 7ft and a 14-second period, glassy. This is the best on offer, hands down.

Sunday the 27th is also good – 6ft, WNW, 12-second period, and glassy in the afternoon. That’s a fun, clean day for everyone who’s comfortable. Monday the 28th morning keeps the clean theme with 5ft and light winds, but it’s backing off.

So, the call: if you’re experienced, circle Saturday the 26th – that’s the standout. Sunday the 27th is your fun day. Everything before that, you’re fighting the wind and the mess. Patience, mate.

Rusty

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