Farr Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.22° W

Farr Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farr Bay sea temperature is
11.7°C
0.6° 

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 6 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NNE swell with 2,012 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 6th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 11th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 17th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:19PM3.52m
6:02AM3.47m
6:05PM3.64m
6:39AM3.62m
6:46PM3.71m
7:13AM3.73m
7:24PM3.74m
7:45AM3.78m
7:59PM3.72m
8:16AM3.78m
8:34PM3.65m
8:47AM3.72m
9:09PM3.53m
Low Tide
11:46PM0.42m
12:05PM0.75m
00:28AM0.31m
12:46PM0.56m
1:05AM0.26m
1:23PM0.42m
1:40AM0.27m
1:59PM0.34m
2:13AM0.34m
2:33PM0.33m
2:46AM0.44m
3:07PM0.39m
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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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