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Dunnet Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 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 Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunnet Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 44 | 24 | 3029 | 3421 | 107 | 181 | 153 | 123 | 388 | 268 | 270 | 445 | 705 | 536 | 196 | 54 | 200 | 135 | 134 | 330 | 276 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:28PM 2.61 | 7:24AM 2.55 | 7:25PM 2.82 | 8:11AM 2.70 | 8:08PM 3.00 | 8:47AM 2.83 | 8:44PM 3.13 | 9:17AM 2.93 | 9:16PM 3.21 | 9:45AM 2.99 | 9:46PM 3.23 | 10:11AM 3.01 | 10:16PM 3.19 | 10:38AM 3.00 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:58AM 0.61 | 1:16PM 0.83 | 1:48AM 0.36 | 2:00PM 0.61 | 2:29AM 0.16 | 2:38PM 0.43 | 3:04AM 0.03 | 3:13PM 0.30 | 3:37AM -0.03 | 3:45PM 0.23 | 4:07AM -0.01 | 4:16PM 0.22 | 4:37AM 0.09 | ||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:01 | ||
| Sunset | 7:29 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast
The wind is still cross-off at Dunnet Bay (moderate winds from the S at Wick Airport 23 km from Dunnet Bay). 0.6m 8s swell from the WNW with a 0.3m 9s swell, also from the WNW and a 0.2m 6s windswell, also from the NE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
23 km away, 1 h 33 min ago
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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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