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Farr Bay Surf Forecast
/ Scot – North Coast (31 surf breaks) /
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Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 16 Oct 2025 BST
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 Friday (Oct 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 17th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 22nd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 22nd Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farr Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 88 | 65 | 33 | 153 | 123 | 245 | 245 | 163 | 96 | 49 | 29 | 14 | 151 | 128 | 422 | 257 | 187 | 414 | 584 | 482 | 416 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:41PM 3.22 | 6:35AM 3.15 | 6:35PM 3.42 | 7:17AM 3.35 | 7:17PM 3.59 | 7:51AM 3.52 | 7:52PM 3.71 | 8:21AM 3.66 | 8:25PM 3.78 | 8:48AM 3.74 | 8:56PM 3.80 | 9:16AM 3.77 | 9:26PM 3.76 | 9:43AM 3.74 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:14AM 0.75 | 12:32PM 1.08 | 1:01AM 0.53 | 1:15PM 0.85 | 1:39AM 0.36 | 1:52PM 0.66 | 2:11AM 0.26 | 2:24PM 0.51 | 2:42AM 0.21 | 2:55PM 0.40 | 3:11AM 0.23 | 3:26PM 0.36 | 3:41AM 0.31 | ||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:10 | ||
| Sunset | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 10 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast
light winds from the WSW at Stornoway Airport mean that is clean at Sandwood Bay. 0.8m 7s swell from the NW with a 0.4m 9s swell from the NNW and a 0.3m 10s swell from the WNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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