Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 26 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
9.6° 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
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
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
12
2
W
11
1.4
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
NW
11
0.6
WNW
9
1.4
WSW
5
1.2
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1589
953
418
192
153
89
39
38
29
66
106
147
90
55
67
163
149
163
134
89
83
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
NW
5
W
10
E
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
20
SE
5
S
25
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
15
NE
10
S
5
W
20
W
5
S
0
NNW
10
N
10
ENE
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:17AM3.28m
6:07PM3.17m
6:11AM3.30m
6:51PM3.30m
6:58AM3.35m
7:29PM3.41m
7:40AM3.39m
8:04PM3.49m
8:19AM3.43m
8:37PM3.55m
8:56AM3.45m
9:11PM3.58m
9:33AM3.43m
9:46PM3.57m
Low Tide
11:50AM0.74m
00:12AM1.09m
12:38PM0.69m
1:00AM0.94m
1:19PM0.65m
1:41AM0.79m
1:57PM0.62m
2:18AM0.66m
2:32PM0.60m
2:54AM0.58m
3:07PM0.60m
3:30AM0.53m
3:42PM0.63m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:28
4:26
4:26
4:24
4:22
4:20
4:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:59
10:00
10:02
10:05
10:06
10:07
10:09
2
1
Temp °C
11
10
9
13
16
13
21
22
20
16
15
14
15
14
15
14
15
13
14
14
12
5
5
6
10
14
11
19
19
19
10
9
10
14
13
13
12
11
12
13
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
12
2
W
11
1.4
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.2
W
12
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
N
9
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
Energy kJ
1589
953
418
192
153
89
39
38
21
66
45
11
90
55
67
163
149
81
134
89
83
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NNW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.4
NW
11
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.2
W
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
NW
8
0.4
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.7
W
13
0.6
N
9
0.6
W
5
0.4
N
8
Energy kJ
69
67
59
15
5
5
29
4
1
1
9
9
15
31
81
163
56
20
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
20
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
W
17
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.1
E
5
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
8
Energy kJ
7
1
4
4
9
3
6
1
6
16
9
1
55
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
2
0.5
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
3
0.5
E
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.8
W
4
1.4
WSW
5
1.2
W
7
0.3
E
2
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
W
5
0.6
E
4
Energy kJ
1
7
1
6
2
22
106
147
1
28
36
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
2
260
68
0
0
0
0
0
364
0
364
565
2
13
30
0
30
61
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
4
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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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