Surf Forecasts:
Tullan Strand surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, W swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WSW 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 1.3m 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tullan Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch of coast.
Right now, things are flat and pretty uninspiring. From Wednesday the 26th of August all the way through to the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf – mostly around 1ft to 2ft with short periods and combined wave energy barely ticking over (12 to 60 range). There’s no real power, and the conditions are just poor for paddling into anything worthwhile. Thursday afternoon the 27th does go glassy for a bit, but with only 2ft on offer, it’s more of a knee-high bob than a proper wave. Honestly, you’re better off leaving the board in the shed for that week.
We do get a bit more energy kicking in by Monday the 31st of August, with a 4ft west swell arriving and combined energy climbing to 245, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s messy and not worth getting excited about. Tuesday the 1st of September sees a marginal improvement – early morning has a 4ft west-northwest swell with cross-off winds from the south-southwest, leaving the surface clean, but the period is short at 8 seconds and the energy is moderate (207). It’s surfable, but ordinary. Still, if you’re desperate, that’s your best bet in the first week.
The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on the calendar, is Thursday morning the 3rd of September. We get a solid pulse of swell pushing 6ft from the west-southwest, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined wave energy hits 775, which is strong and will have plenty of push. The wind is cross-shore from the southwest at 15 mph, so there will be some texture, but it’s not ruining it. Tullan Strand is an exposed beach, and with that size and period, the waves will have shape and power. It’s a bit too much for beginners – over 5ft – but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to aim for. Just be aware there’s a cross-chop in the water, so it won’t be glassy, but the quality of the swell makes up for it.
Beyond that, we get another notable bump on Monday morning the 7th of September, when a 10ft west-northwest swell rolls in with energy reading a massive 1346. That’s proper heavy stuff, only for experienced surfers, and the wind is cross-off from the south-southwest, keeping things clean. But that swell is over 8ft and with a 9-second period, it’s going to be a big, powerful, pitching wave – serious grunt. If you’re skilled and keen, that’s a big-wave day. For most of us, it’s a watch-from-the-beach kind of morning.
Overall, the pattern is slow to start, with a big gap of nothing until the first week of September. Then we get that Thursday the 3rd as the best all-round option – good swell, decent wind, real energy. The second week has more size but comes with stronger winds, so pick your windows carefully. Crowds at Tullan Strand are sometimes an issue, so on the better days, expect some company.
Solid, but patchy. Keep an eye on that Thursday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | NNW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 10 | 67 | 60 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 33 | 245 | 65 | 294 | 207 | 140 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:40AM2.76m | 5:56PM3.26m | 6:13AM2.93m | 6:27PM3.45m | 6:44AM3.06m | 6:58PM3.58m | 7:16AM3.17m | 7:28PM3.65m | 7:47AM3.22m | 8:00PM3.64m | 8:20AM3.23m | 8:33PM3.55m | 8:55AM3.18m | 9:09PM3.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.59m | 00:09AM0.48m | 12:06PM0.40m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:37PM0.26m | 1:09AM0.15m | 1:08PM0.17m | 1:39AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.15m | 2:09AM0.07m | 2:12PM0.19m | 2:41AM0.15m | 2:48PM0.31m | 3:16AM0.31m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | W 7 | NW 7 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 11 | — | W 10 | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
10 | 10 | 67 | 60 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 9 | — | 65 | — | 207 | 140 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 5 | W 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 13 | 7 | — | — | 33 | 245 | 37 | 294 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 362 | 270 | 279 | 109 | 189 | 229 | 43 | 30 | 79 | 114 | 241 | 276 | 0 | 68 | 114 | 68 |
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Information about the Tullan Strand Surf forecast
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.
Tullan Strand is 19 km (12 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











