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Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
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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
7.7° 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 Friday (Mar 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. 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 7.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 20th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 20th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 25ft (7.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farr Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat afternoon, near gales from the W by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, gales from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2786 | 4295 | 7090 | 10597 | 11082 | 7430 | 7009 | 19194 | 26037 | 13162 | 7314 | 4026 | 2847 | 6721 | 31651 | 27602 | 27011 | 10719 | 6967 | 4371 | 969 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:09PM 3.99 | 9:18AM 4.21 | 9:44PM 3.95 | 9:57AM 4.07 | 10:21PM 3.81 | 10:41AM 3.82 | 11:03PM 3.58 | 11:31AM 3.48 | 11:55PM 3.31 | 12:38PM 3.12 | 1:06AM 3.05 | 2:14PM 2.86 | 2:45AM 2.95 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:07PM -0.23 | 3:20AM 0.07 | 3:44PM -0.15 | 3:58AM 0.11 | 4:22PM 0.07 | 4:40AM 0.26 | 5:05PM 0.39 | 5:26AM 0.50 | 5:53PM 0.77 | 6:23AM 0.80 | 6:54PM 1.14 | 7:40AM 1.06 | 8:21PM 1.39 | ||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:43 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | -3 | -5 | -9 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -7 | -11 | -9 | -10 | -9 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -1 |
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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.











