Brims Ness Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.62° N 3.66° W

Brims Ness Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brims Ness sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.2° 

Brims Ness surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Brims Ness surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, W swell with 1,392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with N swell.

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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brims Ness in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
1.3
W
6
1.7
W
6
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
NNW
8
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
NNE
7
2.2
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.5
NNE
6
1.2
N
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
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105
221
235
130
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100
78
105
63
37
17
1392
843
553
325
134
156
92
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
WNW
20
W
30
W
30
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
20
SE
20
W
20
WSW
10
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10
WSW
15
WNW
5
SE
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
Wind State
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cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:39AM4.99m
10:40PM5.35m
11:18AM4.92m
11:19PM5.28m
11:55AM4.77m
11:57PM5.10m
12:32PM4.57m
00:36AM4.83m
1:10PM4.35m
1:17AM4.51m
1:52PM4.13m
2:06AM4.17m
2:44PM3.95m
3:10AM3.88m
Low Tide
4:17AM0.79m
4:28PM1.34m
4:58AM0.82m
5:07PM1.40m
5:37AM0.98m
5:45PM1.53m
6:16AM1.25m
6:23PM1.74m
6:55AM1.57m
7:03PM1.99m
7:36AM1.93m
7:49PM2.25m
8:23AM2.27m
8:51PM2.49m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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