The Surf Window

Tullan Strand

Donegal, Ireland

Beach breakIntermediate

A long, beautifully wild beach in County Donegal near Bundoran, Tullan Strand has spacious beach break surfing with more room to breathe than the town's famous reef breaks.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalWNW (300°)
WindowWSW–N (240°–360°)
Size6-12ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Any

LowMidHigh

Season

September–April

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Variable beach break, can produce excellent, powerful peaks on solid NW–W groundswells

Length

30–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The beach has real Atlantic power but the sand bottom is more forgiving than the Bundoran reef.

Hazards

  • •Strong rip currents along the beach
  • •Cold water and extreme weather exposure
  • •Limited facilities, bring everything you need

Local Tips

  • •Tullan Strand is a 5-minute drive from Bundoran's famous reef, check it when the reef is too big or too crowded.
  • •The southern end of the beach near the dunes often develops the best sandbars.

Location

Map showing the location of Tullan Strand in Donegal, Ireland

54.5018, -8.2658