Farr Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.22° W

Farr Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farr Bay sea temperature is
13.4° 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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 (Jul 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
1.9
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
W
8
1.8
W
6
2.3
W
7
3
W
9
3
W
9
2.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
152
111
74
79
63
166
150
105
263
294
418
463
300
202
221
253
572
1507
1487
1129
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
20
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
W
25
W
30
W
25
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
W
20
W
20
W
15
SW
30
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
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
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:59AM3.58m
00:05AM3.99m
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
Low Tide
5:46AM-0.04m
5:53PM0.48m
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
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4:37
4:39
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4:48
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10:07
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Temp °C
12
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11
14
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Feels °C
9
8
7
10
11
10
11
10
10
9
9
9
8
9
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13
14
11
9
7
7
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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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