Dunnet Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 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
10.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunnet Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 20s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 20s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 20s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, near gales from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
3
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8
6
0
0
5
4
3
1
4
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.9
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2
W
1.4
W
1
W
2.1
W
2.3
W
1.6
W
1.1
W
0.9
WNW
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)141313132020181616151312121816151312111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18758658221196168791491298044772717957221349566292270228041108427248933933
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
40
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSE
25
SW
40
SW
55
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
30
ESE
30
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
25
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:42AM
2.67
6:57PM
2.65
7:20AM
2.78
7:39PM
2.72
7:56AM
2.87
8:18PM
2.76
8:32AM
2.94
8:55PM
2.76
9:07AM
2.98
9:31PM
2.73
9:41AM
2.99
10:06PM
2.65
10:15AM
2.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:37AM
0.70
1:01PM
0.74
1:16AM
0.65
1:39PM
0.61
1:52AM
0.59
2:15PM
0.51
2:26AM
0.54
2:51PM
0.44
3:01AM
0.51
3:27PM
0.39
3:35AM
0.50
4:04PM
0.38
4:10AM
0.52
4:42PM
0.39
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Sunrise-8:59--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:02--9:02--9:03-
Sunset--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:19--3:19--3:21
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Rain (mm)
-11---2-2-------21521
Temp. °C799878888888888998888
Feels °C (?)-1133200-1-4-122121341024
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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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