Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 GMT
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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 slightly warmer than usual)


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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 13th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 13th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 13th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
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1
0
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2
1
3
6
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2
0
2
3
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
W
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
4.5
WNW
3
NW
1.9
NW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
WNW
0.9
WSW
1.4
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)12109121212111010102118171615141312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4722659225257922483102922251931838157172948395244337122151309972485217213112
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
55
SSW
55
SW
20
WSW
15
S
20
WSW
40
W
20
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
N
30
NNW
15
SW
15
SE
20
SE
35
SE
45
SE
55
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51AM
2.80
3:06PM
2.85
3:57AM
2.79
4:19PM
2.80
5:01AM
2.87
5:25PM
2.87
5:56AM
3.02
6:20PM
3.01
6:43AM
3.20
7:06PM
3.16
7:23AM
3.40
7:45PM
3.30
7:59AM
3.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:47AM
1.46
9:31PM
1.30
10:11AM
1.46
10:45PM
1.31
11:22AM
1.33
11:45PM
1.20
12:16PM
1.13
12:32AM
1.04
12:59PM
0.92
1:12AM
0.86
1:38PM
0.70
1:48AM
0.69
2:14PM
0.51
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-8:57--8:56--8:55--8:53--8:52--8:51--8:49-
Sunset--3:52--3:53--3:56--3:57--4:00--4:01--4:04
heavy rain
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part cloud
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part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
11-----1-------21--12-
Temp. °C887655544555577655754
Feels °C (?)-5-4-5-210-5-1-300120000-11-6-8
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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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