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Dunnet Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 14 Mar 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
7.3° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunnet Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Dunnet Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunnet Bay in the next 16 days are 6.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 16th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 19s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 16th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 16th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunnet Bay over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
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4
2
2
3
2
0
2
0
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
3
W
5.5
WNW
6.5
W
6
WNW
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
WNW
1.6
W
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.3
WNW
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)121311191918161413131313121212111111121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)141399321572308732030207606315253420292139302834401964985736446254260108519491326
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
50
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
30
S
25
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
W
15
W
15
W
10
NW
10
S
10
S
10
SE
20
SE
30
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:16AM
2.54
6:52PM
2.47
6:54AM
2.77
7:28PM
2.67
7:27AM
3.00
8:00PM
2.86
7:59AM
3.19
8:31PM
3.01
8:30AM
3.33
9:01PM
3.12
9:03AM
3.41
9:33PM
3.17
9:39AM
3.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07AM
1.08
12:39PM
0.76
12:47AM
0.83
1:15PM
0.45
1:22AM
0.58
1:48PM
0.16
1:57AM
0.36
2:22PM
-0.08
2:31AM
0.18
2:56PM
-0.22
3:07AM
0.06
3:32PM
-0.25
3:45AM
0.02
4:09PM
-0.17
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-6:31--6:28--6:24--6:22--6:18--6:16--6:13-
Sunset--6:14--6:16--6:19--6:21--6:23--6:25--6:28
cloud
light rain
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light rain
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light rain
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
Rain (mm)
-2----1-2------------
Temp. °C65557811121091010888777667
Feels °C (?)-3-3-5-6-315453344454431-2-1
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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 16 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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