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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 09 Jul 2025 BST
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 (Jul 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunnet Bay in the next 12 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunnet Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 83 | 95 | 139 | 133 | 170 | 243 | 172 | 138 | 133 | 108 | 65 | 59 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 39 | 40 | 34 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:50PM 2.81 | 9:13AM 2.69 | 9:28PM 2.92 | 9:53AM 2.73 | 10:04PM 3.02 | 10:31AM 2.74 | 10:39PM 3.09 | 11:09AM 2.73 | 11:14PM 3.12 | 11:49AM 2.69 | 11:51PM 3.11 | 12:31PM 2.64 | 12:32AM 3.05 | 1:18PM 2.58 | 1:18AM 2.95 | 2:10PM 2.53 | 2:13AM 2.82 | 3:09PM 2.49 | 3:19AM 2.70 | 4:14PM 2.48 | 4:33AM 2.62 | 5:22PM 2.53 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:42PM 0.67 | 3:08AM 0.56 | 3:20PM 0.56 | 3:47AM 0.41 | 3:56PM 0.46 | 4:25AM 0.29 | 4:33PM 0.40 | 5:04AM 0.19 | 5:10PM 0.39 | 5:44AM 0.14 | 5:49PM 0.42 | 6:25AM 0.14 | 6:30PM 0.50 | 7:08AM 0.21 | 7:15PM 0.62 | 7:56AM 0.33 | 8:06PM 0.75 | 8:50AM 0.49 | 9:09PM 0.87 | 9:56AM 0.64 | 10:26PM 0.91 | 11:13AM 0.73 | 11:49PM 0.84 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:18 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:26 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:33 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 10:16 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:14 | - | - | 10:13 | - | - | 10:12 | - | - | 10:09 | - | - | 10:08 | - | - | 10:07 | - | - | 10:06 | - | - | 10:04 | - | - | 10:01 | - | - | 10:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 9 | 16 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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