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Dunnet Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 GMT
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Dunnet Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunnet Bay sea temperature is
9.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunnet Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Dunnet Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunnet Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 7th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 9th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 10th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunnet Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Tue night, min 0°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, gales from the SE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
0
2
2
3
3
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.8
NW
0.4
WNW
0.9
W
0.7
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
3.5
WNW
1.7
NW
0.8
NNW
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)78121110141413121211109910131211161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3484501919850148087867248035723834479647547290181229117
Wind
(km/h)
40
E
25
ESE
20
SE
5
SSE
25
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
30
NW
20
WNW
10
SSW
35
SSE
50
SSE
55
SE
60
SE
55
SSE
50
SE
55
SE
60
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		ononcross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:01PM
2.84
11:04AM
3.26
11:47PM
2.69
11:49AM
3.09
12:34AM
2.54
12:35PM
2.88
1:24AM
2.41
1:26PM
2.66
2:17AM
2.32
2:24PM
2.46
3:16AM
2.27
3:29PM
2.34
4:19AM
2.29
4:39PM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:52AM
0.36
5:30PM
0.08
5:33AM
0.53
6:14PM
0.28
6:16AM
0.72
7:00PM
0.52
7:04AM
0.92
7:49PM
0.76
8:00AM
1.10
8:49PM
0.96
9:16AM
1.21
10:03PM
1.08
10:43AM
1.21
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-9:00--8:59--8:57--8:56--8:56--8:55--8:53-
Sunset--3:38--3:40--3:41--3:44--3:45--3:48--3:49
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light snow
light snow
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
61-------41-----11--2
Temp. °C443123334444444546664
Feels °C (?)-2-3-4-3-5-3-2-2-2-4-4-3-1-5-8-8-9-6-5-6-9
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Information about the Dunnet Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dunnet Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunnet Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunnet Bay 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 (Dunnet Bay) 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 Dunnet Bay 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 Dunnet Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 10 km (6 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 25 km (16 miles) away, Kirkwall and Lossiemouth.

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