Farr Bay Surf Break

Farr Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.22° W

Issued: 6 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Farr Bay sea temperature is
10.8° 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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,797 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NNE 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 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 15th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 15th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 13th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farr Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
9
1.4
W
8
1.9
W
6
1.7
W
6
1.9
W
12
2.5
W
12
2.1
W
12
1.5
W
11
2.2
N
8
1.7
N
8
1.3
N
7
1.1
N
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
263
260
300
221
1036
1797
1215
515
643
327
158
104
70
35
26
49
105
100
100
73
71
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
35
W
25
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
10
N
15
NE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
NW
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
off
off
off
off
off
on
off
off
High Tide
5:50PM3.27m
5:59AM3.45m
6:41PM3.48m
6:57AM3.63m
7:31PM3.68m
7:52AM3.78m
8:20PM3.86m
8:47AM3.87m
9:08PM3.99m
9:41AM3.87m
9:58PM4.06m
10:35AM3.79m
10:48PM4.06m
11:29AM3.64m
Low Tide
00:02AM0.97m
12:33PM0.50m
00:59AM0.69m
1:26PM0.35m
1:52AM0.40m
2:17PM0.24m
2:44AM0.15m
3:06PM0.20m
3:34AM-0.01m
3:54PM0.22m
4:25AM-0.08m
4:41PM0.31m
5:15AM-0.03m
cloud
rain showers
clear
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:09
4:09
4:07
4:07
4:07
4:07
4:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:22
10:22
10:23
10:24
10:25
10:25
10:27
10:28
 mm
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
12
14
13
11
11
11
11
11
11
9
10
11
10
13
16
13
17
15
13
16
Feels °C
11
5
6
5
5
4
5
7
7
7
4
7
7
6
11
13
10
16
13
12
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
9
0.4
N
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
W
14
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
2.1
W
12
1.5
W
11
2.2
N
8
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
1.1
N
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
E
5
0.7
NNE
9
Energy kJ
263
16
11
36
28
14
1215
515
643
117
57
104
70
35
26
49
105
100
100
32
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.9
W
10
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.7
NNE
9
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
9
4
5
4
14
12
161
35
24
29
23
43
38
70
59
73
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
N
8
0.1
NE
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.5
W
10
0.3
E
6
Energy kJ
5
4
3
14
17
51
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
8
1.9
W
6
1.7
W
6
1.9
W
12
2.5
W
12
1.8
NW
8
1.7
N
8
1.3
N
7
0.5
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.8
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
1
E
5
Energy kJ
260
300
221
1036
1797
398
327
158
6
10
21
17
34
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
450
652
564
652
764
890
68
370
53
53
33
50
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
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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