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Thurso Reef surf Forecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 BST
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Thurso Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thurso Reef sea temperature is 8.1°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 7.7 °C max: 8.6 °C min: 6.6 °C)
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Thurso Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thurso Reef sea temperature is 8.1°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 7.7 °C max: 8.6 °C min: 6.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Thurso Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 12 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 20th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 20th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 22nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso Reef over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
N
1.2
N
1
N
0.8
N
0.8
W
0.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.1
W
1.2
NNW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.8
N
0.8
NNW
1
W
0.9
WNW
1
W
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
W
1.8
N
2.2
N
2.2
N
1.9
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.2
N
0.6
N
1.3
N
1.9
N
Period(s) (?)9998109911106610988698877101211111010678888866
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)471234155861151014156312209194164190157154255559389196706918623223835025520024551056640620718650141307
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
N
25
N
25
N
20
NW
10
NNE
15
N
15
NW
20
N
25
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NE
5
ESE
10
E
15
E
10
SE
10
E
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
SSW
20
SW
30
WSW
35
SW
25
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassoncross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:32AM
4.44
8:11PM
4.40
8:08AM
4.62
8:39PM
4.56
8:40AM
4.75
9:06PM
4.69
9:09AM
4.83
9:32PM
4.77
9:38AM
4.85
9:58PM
4.81
10:07AM
4.81
10:26PM
4.79
10:38AM
4.72
10:54PM
4.73
11:11AM
4.58
11:26PM
4.62
11:50AM
4.41
12:04AM
4.47
12:39PM
4.22
12:52AM
4.30
1:47PM
4.04
1:59AM
4.15
3:14PM
3.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:28AM
2.22
1:50PM
1.68
2:02AM
1.97
2:23PM
1.53
2:34AM
1.77
2:53PM
1.42
3:05AM
1.61
3:22PM
1.36
3:36AM
1.52
3:52PM
1.35
4:07AM
1.49
4:22PM
1.41
4:39AM
1.51
4:53PM
1.53
5:13AM
1.59
5:27PM
1.71
5:50AM
1.71
6:05PM
1.93
6:33AM
1.85
6:50PM
2.18
7:27AM
2.01
7:49PM
2.41
8:38AM
2.11
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise-5:46--5:43--5:41--5:37--5:35--5:33--5:30--5:28--5:24--5:22--5:20--5:16-
Sunset--8:39--8:42--8:45--8:46--8:49--8:52--8:53--8:55--8:59--9:00--9:02--9:05
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Rain (mm)
---11------------1--1------------412
Temp. °C56561010108766677766657758868867871011111110
Feels °C (?)1212876210002331-1-1143143253245244458

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue night, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

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Information about the Thurso Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thurso Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thurso Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thurso Reef 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 (Thurso Reef) 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 Thurso Reef 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Thurso Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wick which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Kirkwall and Lossiemouth.

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