Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 08 May 2026 BST
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Farr Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Farr Bay sea temperature is
9.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)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 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
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0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
8
2.1
W
8
3
NW
12
3
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
2.2
NNW
11
1.9
N
11
2.2
N
11
1.9
N
10
1.5
N
9
1.4
N
9
1.9
W
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
11
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.5
N
9
2.5
N
8
3
N
9
2.5
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
498
540
2292
1978
1675
1071
859
1107
680
359
313
537
1126
1803
1808
2871
2197
993
982
1150
993
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
35
W
20
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
W
35
NW
25
N
25
N
15
NW
15
NW
20
SW
35
W
35
W
15
WSW
15
N
20
N
25
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:15PM2.70m
1:33AM2.94m
2:33PM2.60m
2:46AM2.89m
3:54PM2.65m
3:57AM2.96m
5:00PM2.82m
4:57AM3.12m
5:51PM3.07m
5:49AM3.34m
6:36PM3.35m
6:36AM3.58m
7:17PM3.61m
Low Tide
7:13PM1.36m
8:05AM1.24m
8:15PM1.49m
9:17AM1.24m
9:32PM1.52m
10:30AM1.09m
10:48PM1.40m
11:30AM0.84m
11:50PM1.18m
12:21PM0.56m
00:41AM0.89m
1:07PM0.30m
1:27AM0.59m
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5:05
5:03
5:01
4:58
4:56
4:54
4:52
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9:22
9:23
9:25
9:28
9:30
9:32
9:35
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7
1
2
2
4
1
1
Temp °C
10
8
6
6
7
7
6
6
5
6
7
9
9
10
7
9
9
8
8
8
7
2
-1
-1
-1
0
1
-2
-1
-2
0
3
4
1
2
2
3
4
2
1
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
3
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
2.2
NNW
11
1.9
N
11
1.5
W
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.5
N
9
1.4
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.8
N
9
0.6
N
8
3
WNW
11
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
60
60
28
1978
1675
1071
859
280
256
359
313
196
95
51
1808
2871
2197
870
320
205
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
15
0.4
NW
12
0.4
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
11
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
12
0.1
W
19
0.5
N
8
Energy kJ
17
53
53
69
66
36
227
249
85
7
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.3
W
14
0.2
WNW
14
Energy kJ
2
36
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
8
2.1
W
8
3
NW
12
1.3
W
5
2.2
N
11
1.9
N
10
1.9
W
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
0.6
NNE
8
1
N
4
2.5
N
9
2.5
N
8
3
N
9
2.5
N
9
Energy kJ
498
540
2292
78
1107
680
537
1126
1803
45
38
993
982
1150
993
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
4
4
2
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
201
198
67
852
68
11
84
368
53
124
13
11
421
564
2
33
1135
370
369
427
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
2
2
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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