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Tullaghan Lefts Surf Report

County Donegal · Groundswell reef · Intermediate
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Tullaghan Lefts — surf & tide guide

Tullaghan Lefts is a reef in Donegal, Ireland. It works best on a W–NNW swell with E–SSE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces NW. Ideal size is 1.0–3.5 m at 11–17 s.

Break type
reef
Faces
NW (310°)
Best swell
W–NNW · 1.0–3.5 m · 11–17 s
Best wind
E–SSE (offshore)
Best tide
best around mid tide
Tidal range
large (~4.2 m)
Coordinates
54.4736, -8.3250
Region
Donegal, Ireland

Tullaghan Lefts has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.2 m. Mid tide best. More Donegal spots →

About Tullaghan Lefts

Tullaghan Lefts is a reef break near Tullaghan on the Donegal/Leitrim border, in the same swell zone as The Peak and Tullan Strand. Quieter than the busier Bundoran lineups.

Works on NW swells with SE offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Sister wave to Tullaghan Rights just along the reef.

Type
reef break
Best swell
280–340°, 1.0–3.5m
Best wind
90–155° (offshore)
Best tide
Mid tide best.
Best period
11–17s
Skill level
Intermediate to advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Limited · respect local access

Hazards & Notes

  • Sharp reef · know your entry / exit
  • Strong rip on bigger swells
  • Cold water year-round
  • Local crew · sit and watch first

14-Day Forecast

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