Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 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
9.8° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Thursday (Jan 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 12 days are 7.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 1st Jan)25ft (7.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 1st Jan)25ft (7.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 1st Jan)25ft (7.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, gales from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 17mm) heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
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Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NNE
3.5
WNW
6
NW
7.5
NNW
7
NNW
5.5
N
5.5
N
5.5
N
5.5
N
5.5
N
5
N
4
N
3.5
N
3
N
2.5
N
2.2
N
1.6
NNE
3
NW
1.3
NNE
1
NNE
2.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)128111313121111121212111010101010811108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)90519529191178001456889397441680882858417663836772312165112339765551168353209507
Wind
(km/h)
45
W
50
W
65
NW
60
NNW
60
NNW
50
NNW
55
N
50
NNW
60
NNW
50
N
50
N
45
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
50
W
45
WNW
15
S
25
W
50
WNW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
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on
cross-
on
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on
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on
cross-
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cross-
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cross-
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cross-
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on
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on
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cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:16PM
3.42
5:54AM
3.49
6:19PM
3.59
6:47AM
3.71
7:17PM
3.73
7:37AM
3.92
8:10PM
3.82
8:25AM
4.07
9:00PM
3.82
9:11AM
4.15
9:47PM
3.74
9:56AM
4.13
10:33PM
3.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:14AM
0.89
11:46PM
0.60
12:16PM
0.59
12:42AM
0.44
1:11PM
0.29
1:33AM
0.32
2:01PM
0.05
2:19AM
0.25
2:49PM
-0.09
3:04AM
0.25
3:36PM
-0.11
3:47AM
0.32
4:21PM
-0.03
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Sunrise9:06--9:06--9:06--9:04--9:04--9:03--9:03--
Sunset-3:32--3:33--3:34--3:36--3:37--3:38--3:41-
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Rain (mm)
-142284252242211215--
Temp. °C876432223323445775777
Feels °C (?)-2-4-8-10-11-11-11-11-9-10-10-8-5-4-3-5-33-3-43
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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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