Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 18 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
8.8° 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
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!
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.9
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.8
W
2
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)102017161615141312121217141313171517161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)68544389449494357301218307824442951744645904801629981492232022691258775
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
45
SE
50
SE
50
ESE
55
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
55
ESE
60
ESE
55
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:32AM
3.75
8:55PM
3.47
9:04AM
3.86
9:28PM
3.50
9:35AM
3.92
10:02PM
3.50
10:07AM
3.92
10:36PM
3.46
10:41AM
3.85
11:14PM
3.38
11:19AM
3.72
11:57PM
3.27
12:05PM
3.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:22AM
0.56
2:50PM
0.35
2:56AM
0.47
3:24PM
0.24
3:30AM
0.44
3:59PM
0.19
4:04AM
0.47
4:35PM
0.20
4:40AM
0.55
5:12PM
0.28
5:19AM
0.69
5:53PM
0.42
6:03AM
0.85
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-8:48--8:47--8:45--8:42--8:41--8:40--8:37-
Sunset--4:06--4:08--4:10--4:13--4:15--4:17--4:20
cloud
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C666778885445644544443
Feels °C (?)20112-1-1-3-6-8-7-6-5-8-10-7-6-6-5-4-5
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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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