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Dunnet Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 27 Jan 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
8.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunnet Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dunnet Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 30th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Sat morning). Mainly gales.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.8
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)161516161615141413122118161615161514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1783536128865972671869653255621404864585513570465412285285148
Wind
(km/h)
55
ESE
60
ESE
60
ESE
50
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
40
SE
45
SE
45
SE
45
SE
50
SE
50
SE
50
SE
55
SE
40
SE
65
SE
35
SSE
45
SE
50
SE
55
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:42PM
2.55
3:37AM
2.41
4:10PM
2.51
4:57AM
2.51
5:37PM
2.59
6:09AM
2.71
6:50PM
2.74
7:08AM
2.94
7:48PM
2.88
7:58AM
3.17
8:36PM
2.98
8:41AM
3.34
9:19PM
3.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:23PM
0.85
10:04AM
0.98
10:51PM
0.87
11:31AM
0.80
12:04AM
0.74
12:38PM
0.52
1:01AM
0.55
1:32PM
0.23
1:49AM
0.37
2:20PM
-0.01
2:33AM
0.23
3:04PM
-0.16
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise8:30--8:29--8:26--8:25--8:22--8:21--8:18--
Sunset-4:21--4:22--4:25--4:28--4:30--4:32--4:35-
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
--41----2--1--2131---
Temp. °C555676655666556767754
Feels °C (?)-7-8-6-30-2-2-5-5-5-4-4-6-6-4-2-8-3-3-7-9
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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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