
Surf Forecasts:
Farr Bay surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farr Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 | 43 | 58 | 226 | 150 | 178 | 239 | 372 | 425 | 320 | 289 | 170 | 168 | 139 | 420 | 1233 | 1587 | 1652 | 1773 | 1626 | 725 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:45PM3.41m | 00:52AM3.72m | 1:33PM3.22m | 1:41AM3.42m | 2:24PM3.04m | 2:36AM3.13m | 3:21PM2.90m | 3:41AM2.91m | 4:25PM2.83m | 4:53AM2.81m | 5:33PM2.85m | 6:04AM2.83m | 6:34PM2.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:30AM0.18m | 6:37PM0.69m | 7:14AM0.48m | 7:24PM0.93m | 8:01AM0.79m | 8:16PM1.16m | 8:54AM1.07m | 9:20PM1.34m | 10:00AM1.28m | 10:39PM1.41m | 11:17AM1.34m | 11:58PM1.34m | 12:24PM1.28m | 00:58AM1.18m | |||||||
4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 |
34 | 17 | 39 | 36 | 74 | 71 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 289 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 725 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 12 | W 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | N 8 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 |
15 | 26 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 25 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NE 8 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
27 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 11 | S 3 |
74 | 43 | 58 | 226 | 150 | 178 | 239 | 372 | 425 | 320 | — | 170 | 168 | 139 | 420 | 1233 | 1587 | 1652 | 1773 | 1626 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 30 | 167 | 198 | 944 | 311 | 511 | 941 | 421 | 364 | 11 | 13 | 30 | 149 | 368 | 482 | 1295 | 67 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










