Skarfskerry Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Scotland – North Coast, UK)
| Name: | Skarfskerry |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: S |
Skarfskerry on the North Coast is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. A choice of left and right reefs. Rarely crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Skarfskerry Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Skarfskerry surf quality by season and Skarfskerry surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Skarfskerry |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Skarfskerry:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ham | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Tang Head | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Point of Ness | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Dunnet Bay | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Gills Bay | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Skarfskerry: |
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| Closest wave buoy | K7 Buoy | 148 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | North Sea 2 Buoy | 172 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | North Sea 3 Buoy | 172 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | North Sea 4 Buoy | 180 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | North Sea 1 Buoy | 196 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Skarfskerry: |
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| Closest tide station | Wick, Scotland | 16 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Wick, Scotland | 16 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kinlochbervie, Scotland | 65 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kinlochbervie, Scotland - READ flaterco.com/pol.htm | 65 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Moray Firth (sheet pile wall), Scotland | 78 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Skarfskerry: |
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| Closest ski area | The Lecht (United Kingdom) | 101 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Cairngorm (United Kingdom) | 106 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Glenshee (United Kingdom) | 127 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Nevis Range (United Kingdom) | 140 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Glencoe Mountain Resort (United Kingdom) | 151 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Skarfskerry: |
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| Closest city location | Thurso (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Scrabster (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wick (United Kingdom) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Stromness (United Kingdom) | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kirkwall (United Kingdom) | 25 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Skarfskerry is Wick Airport (WIC) in U.k., 24 km (15 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Skarfskerry is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Scotland, 40 km (25 miles) away.
- Third is Lossiemouth Airport (LMO) in U.k, 106 km (66 miles) away.
- Inverness Airport (INV) in U.k is 132 km (82 miles) away.
- Dyce (Aberdeen) Airport (ABZ), also in U.k is the fifth nearest airport to Skarfskerry and is 173 km (107 miles) away.
