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Dunnet Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 22 Nov 2025 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
10.7° 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 Sunday (Nov 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 23rd Nov)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 29th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 28th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
3
4
6
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
1.3
WNW
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.8
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)1211111211111110109978910111114131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)60343030233019114614913316011056971612105626467714009417641052081
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSE
25
ESE
30
E
40
NE
35
N
25
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
W
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
W
30
SW
20
SW
10
SSE
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		offcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:36PM
2.76
9:46AM
2.90
10:10PM
2.63
10:21AM
2.81
10:48PM
2.47
10:59AM
2.71
11:33PM
2.32
11:45AM
2.60
12:35AM
2.20
12:43PM
2.52
1:53AM
2.15
1:51PM
2.50
3:07AM
2.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:38PM
0.42
3:49AM
0.57
4:14PM
0.50
4:23AM
0.67
4:53PM
0.60
5:00AM
0.78
5:36PM
0.71
5:41AM
0.90
6:25PM
0.78
6:29AM
1.02
7:23PM
0.82
7:29AM
1.12
8:30PM
0.78
8:43AM
1.14
Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise--8:19--8:22--8:23--8:26--8:27--8:30--8:32
Sunset3:40--3:37--3:37--3:34--3:33--3:32--3:30--
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Rain (mm)
--123-12------3-2---1
Temp. °C78988767766777910109877
Feels °C (?)33210-1-123211224542222
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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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