Tullan Strand
Bundoran's beach: a very consistent beach break below the cliffs.
Tullan Strand is Bundoran's main beach, north of the town, surrounded by low cliffs. It's very consistent and picks up almost any swell, with peaks for every level.
Rip currents can be strong in big swell.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W, N |
| Best wind (offshore) | SE, S, E |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.8–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish; a funboard for learning. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Tullan Strand
The water is around 9 °C in winter and 15 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For winter water at 8–11 °C.
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Localism and vibe
An open vibe, with surf schools.
Surfing style
Consistent beach break.
Hazards
Rip currents.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.