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Dunnet Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 08 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.6° 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 (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunnet Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunnet Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 6 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | N 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | |
301 | 275 | 449 | 815 | 580 | 369 | 130 | 167 | 131 | 125 | 141 | 131 | 356 | 842 | 2292 | 1960 | 1455 | 1082 | 449 | 472 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:48PM2.17m | 2:03AM2.41m | 3:10PM2.09m | 3:17AM2.38m | 4:27PM2.13m | 4:23AM2.43m | 5:28PM2.26m | 5:20AM2.55m | 6:18PM2.46m | 6:10AM2.72m | 7:01PM2.67m | 6:57AM2.90m | 7:41PM2.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28AM0.92m | 7:35PM1.12m | 8:29AM1.01m | 8:36PM1.22m | 9:43AM0.99m | 9:54PM1.24m | 10:58AM0.85m | 11:13PM1.14m | 11:58AM0.63m | 00:16AM0.95m | 12:48PM0.39m | 1:07AM0.71m | 1:34PM0.18m | 1:54AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
2 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 11 | NNW 11 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 24 | 14 | 200 | 815 | 580 | 20 | 130 | 25 | 115 | 125 | 42 | 131 | 6 | 1 | 103 | 1960 | 1455 | 1082 | 249 | 108 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NE 12 | N 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NNW 9 | — | N 8 | NE 8 | S 5 | S 3 | — | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 16 | 57 | 44 | 42 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 27 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 10 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NW 13 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NNE 11 | WNW 6 | — | — | NNE 9 | W 15 | WNW 12 | NNE 9 | NE 5 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 31 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 3 | NW 10 | W 4 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 301 | 275 | 449 | 161 | 2 | 369 | 35 | 167 | 131 | 86 | 141 | 3 | 356 | 842 | 2292 | — | — | 18 | 449 | 472 | 108 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 165 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 62 | 3 | 356 | 103 | 38 | 174 | 3 | 411 | 411 | 22 | 3 | 514 | 514 | 779 | 720 | 103 |
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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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