Brims Ness Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.62° N 3.66° W

Brims Ness Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brims Ness sea temperature is
13.6°C
1.0° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, W swell with 16,927 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period with W 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 17th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 17th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 17th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
10
4.5
W
13
6
W
14
4.5
WNW
13
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
W
12
3.5
W
10
4.5
W
10
5
W
12
5
WNW
11
4.5
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2
WNW
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
13
2.1
W
13
2.5
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1184
6055
15934
7106
3606
2915
2295
3774
7200
5583
4294
3413
1718
949
525
363
544
578
1032
1609
1757
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
45
WSW
50
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
55
WSW
55
W
50
W
45
W
20
W
15
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:56PM4.22m
1:21AM4.04m
1:43PM4.00m
2:27AM3.75m
2:54PM3.82m
4:08AM3.61m
4:32PM3.79m
5:51AM3.71m
5:57PM3.94m
6:54AM3.95m
6:54PM4.19m
7:36AM4.21m
7:36PM4.46m
Low Tide
6:47AM2.04m
7:09PM2.16m
7:27AM2.38m
8:04PM2.43m
8:25AM2.67m
9:34PM2.60m
10:12AM2.82m
11:27PM2.52m
11:54AM2.69m
00:34AM2.26m
12:51PM2.43m
1:18AM1.97m
1:32PM2.14m
1:54AM1.68m
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6:46
6:48
6:50
6:52
6:54
6:56
7:00
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7:30
7:27
7:23
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Temp °C
12
11
11
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13
13
12
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12
12
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17
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19
12
11
11
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Feels °C
4
2
1
6
9
7
4
1
0
1
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7
12
15
16
17
9
6
8
8
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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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