Brims Ness surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 BST
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Brims Ness surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brims Ness sea temperature is
8.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brims Ness this week:

The surf forecast for Brims Ness over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brims Ness in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 22nd Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 21st Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brims Ness over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.8
N
1
N
1
N
1.3
N
1.1
N
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.8
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)16141211111099891110678101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)52066531412585331714661118449113032723018413612565
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
NE
5
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
15
SE
10
ESE
20
E
15
SE
5
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NE
20
ENE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:58AM
4.81
12:17AM
4.73
12:58PM
4.50
1:14AM
4.48
2:14PM
4.21
2:25AM
4.27
3:46PM
4.06
3:50AM
4.18
5:16PM
4.11
5:13AM
4.26
6:28PM
4.26
6:21AM
4.43
7:20PM
4.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:10PM
1.59
6:39AM
1.52
7:03PM
1.97
7:41AM
1.76
8:08PM
2.33
9:00AM
1.94
9:35PM
2.55
10:32AM
1.94
11:08PM
2.52
11:51AM
1.78
12:18AM
2.32
12:49PM
1.58
1:09AM
2.09
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise5:47--5:43--5:41--5:39--5:35--5:33--5:31--
Sunset-8:40--8:43--8:45--8:47--8:50--8:52--8:54-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C99767610119111086757859106
Feels °C (?)45433256465422012-1341
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Information about the Brims Ness Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Brims Ness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brims Ness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brims Ness 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 (Brims Ness) 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 Brims Ness 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 Brims Ness, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 8 km (5 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 39 km (24 miles) away and Kirkwall, 57 km (35 miles) away.

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