Tullan Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The only game in town for the next couple of weeks is Tullan Strand, but honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap of tiny, poor surf out of the gate, with the first real hope hanging on the horizon.

The forecast starts on Monday, August 3rd, with a weak, short-period 1ft NW windswell (7 seconds). The combined energy is a measly 13. It’s small and messy, not worth paddling out for. Tuesday doesn’t get any better, with even less size and onshore winds. Wednesday and Thursday, the 4th and 5th, see a spike in size – up to 7ft on Wednesday afternoon – but a strong cross-onshore wind blows it out completely. The energy is moderate to strong (592 on Wednesday afternoon), but it’s a washing machine. For a beach break, this setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. That ugly wind pattern sticks around through the end of the first week.

The best chance in this 16-day window looks like Saturday, August 8th. There’s a solid 7ft swell from the west (period 9 seconds) on the morning of the 8th, with a combined energy of 810, which is strong. That’s legit size, but it’s a powerful, longer-period groundswell. On a straight beach break like Tullan Strand, this kind of swell can be a bit too straight and fast, making it a challenge. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it won’t be clean. It’s a session for experienced surfers only, and even then, you’ll be battling the chop. The afternoon of the 8th drops to 5ft, still with the same tricky wind.

There’s a flicker of hope on Sunday, August 9th. The morning shows 4ft from the WNW (8 seconds) with a moderate energy of 207, and the wind drops to virtually nothing. The label says “marginal surf forecast,” but with that light air, it might be your cleanest chance to get a few grovelly ones. Don’t get too excited, though. The rest of the second week from August 10th onward is a total write-off, with tiny waves (0.6ft to 2ft) and weak energy. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Overall, it’s a lean outlook. The standout – if you can call it that – is the Sunday morning of August 9th for the glassy conditions, or the Saturday morning of August 8th if you’re an expert looking for power despite the wind. For most of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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