Farr Bay Surf Break

Farr Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.22° W

Issued: 6 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farr Bay sea temperature is
12.0° C

Normal for this time of year

Farr Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Farr Bay surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,685 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farr Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Farr Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 29th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 29th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farr 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 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
1.4
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
W
12
2.4
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
W
9
0.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.9
W
10
2.1
W
9
1.9
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
460
2147
1954
1530
716
379
300
194
115
92
99
173
452
318
687
766
657
1132
1011
878
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
35
SW
30
SSW
40
WSW
40
WSW
10
SSE
0
SSW
5
NNW
5
W
5
NW
10
NNE
15
ESE
10
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WSW
25
SW
45
W
40
WSW
45
WNW
35
W
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:21PM3.39m
8:43AM3.28m
8:59PM3.50m
9:22AM3.33m
9:35PM3.58m
9:59AM3.33m
10:11PM3.64m
10:35AM3.30m
10:45PM3.66m
11:11AM3.25m
11:18PM3.64m
11:47AM3.18m
11:53PM3.58m
Low Tide
2:13PM0.83m
2:39AM0.72m
2:51PM0.75m
3:16AM0.61m
3:27PM0.68m
3:54AM0.53m
4:01PM0.65m
4:30AM0.49m
4:36PM0.66m
5:07AM0.49m
5:11PM0.71m
5:44AM0.52m
5:47PM0.79m
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4:11
4:11
4:11
4:13
4:13
4:15
4:16
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10:28
10:28
10:27
10:27
10:25
10:24
10:24
 mm
1
1
2
1
1
8
4
3
4
5
2
3
Temp °C
16
17
14
15
15
14
12
12
12
12
13
13
12
12
13
14
14
15
13
12
11
Feels °C
9
10
7
7
7
12
12
12
11
11
12
11
11
9
10
7
9
8
5
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
0.1
E
6
2.5
WSW
12
1.8
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
W
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
NE
5
0.8
WNW
11
0.1
E
6
1.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
74
1
2147
716
379
300
194
115
92
99
173
23
133
1
657
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
E
6
Energy kJ
9
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
5
1.4
WSW
11
2.5
W
12
2.4
W
12
0.4
ESE
3
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.9
W
10
2.1
W
9
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
33
460
1954
1530
4
452
318
687
766
1132
1011
878
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
2
40
398
398
67
0
0
0
13
0
33
0
13
25
190
320
13
596
652
635
761
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
9
6
5
5
8
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Farr Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Farr Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Farr Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farr 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 (Farr 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 Farr 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 Farr Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 41 km (25 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 67 km (42 miles) away, Kirkwall, Invergordon and Cromarty.

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