
Surf Forecasts:
Tullan Strand surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
Well, I gotta be honest with ya, looking at the whole 16-day window for Tullan Strand, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The first week is mostly a write-off with poor conditions and messy wind. The real gem here, the one that gets me excited, is that Monday morning on the 10th of August.
So, we kick off on Tuesday the 4th. The morning is glassy with a tiny 0.7ft swell from the NNW, but the wave energy is weak (8). It’s not doing much. By the afternoon, a cross-on wind kicks up and the surf stays poor. Wednesday the 5th sees a jump in size to 8ft from the WNW, but the energy is moderate (679). The problem? It’s raining and the wind is cross-on or onshore, making for lumpy, messy conditions. That’s too big and blown out for beginners, and just not fun for anyone.
Thursday and Friday are small and choppy, with the wind never playing nice. We get a bit more size again on Saturday the 8th with 5ft from the W, and the wind is a gentle cross-shore in the afternoon. It’s only rated as marginal. Then Sunday the 9th is blown out again.
Now, here’s the one to circle on your calendar: Monday the 10th of August. The morning is clean, glassy, with a 5ft swell from the WNW. The wind is totally calm, so it’s going to be smooth. There’s moderate energy (362) in the water. That’s the standout of the whole period. The swell direction (WNW) is a bit off the optimum (W), but with glassy conditions, it’ll be rideable and clean for sure. The afternoon has a clean offshore wind but the swell drops to 4ft.
After that, we settle into a long stretch of small, often poor surf. Tuesday the 11th has clean offshore winds in the morning but only 2ft. The rest of the second week is a mix of tiny surf, onshore wind, or bumpy conditions. There’s a bit of a pulse on Thursday the 13th with 5ft from the W, but the wind is cross-on, making it a choppy mess. The wave energy is moderate (461), but it’s not worth the drive. The last few days wrap up with more onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
To be blunt, most days here you’re better off with a different plan. The combined swell energy is weak for many days, and the wind just won’t cooperate. The setup is exposed, so when that onshore wind hits, it gets ugly fast. For the experienced surfers, the bigger days in the first week might look interesting on paper, but that cross-on wind ruins it. Honestly, if you’re looking for a thrill, some of those 7ft days with strong wind might be more fun for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The water temp is sitting at 62° for the first day I mention, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
So if you’re waiting for something, wait for that Monday the 10th. It’s your best shot. Everything else is a gamble on wind or just plain small. For a spot that is consistent, this is a pretty dry run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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6 | 11 | 115 | 679 | 417 | 130 | 53 | 42 | 62 | 123 | 430 | 480 | 355 | 388 | 333 | 463 | 383 | 551 | 362 | 290 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 10:03AM2.85m | 10:17PM3.16m | 10:49AM2.76m | 11:05PM2.97m | 11:45AM2.66m | 00:08AM2.77m | 12:57PM2.60m | 1:30AM2.64m | 2:23PM2.67m | 3:00AM2.66m | 3:42PM2.89m | 4:17AM2.81m | 4:47PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.59m | 4:30AM0.55m | 4:38PM0.77m | 5:20AM0.72m | 5:39PM0.95m | 6:26AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.06m | 7:51AM0.96m | 8:41PM1.00m | 9:15AM0.87m | 10:03PM0.75m | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:06PM0.45m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 6 | WNW 8 | — | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
6 | 11 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | 62 | 123 | — | 480 | 355 | — | 333 | — | — | — | — | 290 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | SW 4 | W 9 | — | SSW 4 | W 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — |
— | 1 | 115 | 679 | 417 | 130 | 53 | 42 | — | 12 | 430 | — | 15 | 388 | — | 463 | 383 | 551 | 362 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 79 | 92 | 473 | 499 | 720 | 279 | 401 | 34 | 278 | 130 | 68 | 68 | 34 | 40 | 304 | 1290 | 131 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tullan Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tullan Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tullan Strand surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tullan Strand) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tullan Strand may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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