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Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 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
14.0° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farr Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Farr Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 20th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 21st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farr Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, gales from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
2.1
NW
2.2
NNW
2.1
N
1.8
N
1.4
NNE
1.9
W
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
1.8
W
1.6
NNW
1.5
N
2
N
2.4
N
3
N
1.9
NNE
5
NNW
5
NNW
4.5
NNW
3.5
N
3
N
Period(s) (?)1468999161410710101111991113111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)32750373189066439327168272323959478182312271467170899764558271452724261680
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
40
WNW
35
NW
5
NNE
25
SE
20
SSE
40
SSW
65
SW
50
WSW
10
SW
40
WSW
25
W
5
ESE
10
ENE
40
NNE
30
NNW
35
N
35
N
30
NNW
25
W
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		oncross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:13AM
2.84
4:43PM
2.96
5:48AM
2.94
6:04PM
3.17
6:54AM
3.15
7:01PM
3.45
7:41AM
3.37
7:44PM
3.69
8:18AM
3.55
8:20PM
3.87
8:50AM
3.68
8:53PM
3.97
9:20AM
3.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:22AM
1.41
11:20PM
1.06
11:53AM
1.26
12:33AM
0.79
12:53PM
1.01
1:25AM
0.51
1:38PM
0.77
2:05AM
0.28
2:16PM
0.56
2:40AM
0.12
2:49PM
0.42
3:12AM
0.05
3:21PM
0.33
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:50--6:52--6:54--6:56--7:00-
Sunset--7:35--7:31--7:29--7:25--7:22--7:20--7:17
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
22111--------210421-25
Temp. °C13131313131414151413141413129111110101011
Feels °C (?)7661081071497912100121344
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at Farr Bay (light winds from the WSW at AltnaharraNO2 30 km from Farr Bay). 1.3m 5s windswell from the NW with a 0.7m 7s swell from the N and a 0.5m 12s groundswell from the WNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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11 km/h
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0.0
14.0
Air / Water (°C)
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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 12 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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