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Brims Ness surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 02 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
7.5° 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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brims Ness over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 40mm) on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Mainly gales. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, near gales from the SE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 711 | 362 | 1977 | 1710 | 1170 | 3093 | 3645 | 2990 | 2155 | 2968 | 3854 | 1643 | 1145 | 411 | 2184 | 2402 | 711 | 1546 | 1263 | 620 | 255 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:05PM 4.90 | 10:10AM 5.09 | 10:32PM 4.86 | 10:40AM 4.97 | 10:59PM 4.79 | 11:11AM 4.77 | 11:27PM 4.67 | 11:42AM 4.53 | 11:56PM 4.51 | 12:17PM 4.27 | 12:30AM 4.31 | 12:59PM 4.00 | 1:13AM 4.10 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:01AM 1.36 | 4:22PM 1.16 | 4:34AM 1.39 | 4:52PM 1.33 | 5:06AM 1.49 | 5:22PM 1.55 | 5:39AM 1.65 | 5:52PM 1.80 | 6:13AM 1.86 | 6:24PM 2.08 | 6:52AM 2.10 | 7:02PM 2.36 | 7:41AM 2.33 | ||||||||||
Thu 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | ||
| Sunset | 7:57 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 35 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 2 | - | 3 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -4 | 0 | 1 | -9 | -6 | -7 | -7 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -3 | 3 | -1 | 3 | ||
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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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