Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 30 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
10.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Farr Bay surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WNW swell.

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 Saturday (May 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 5th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
0.7
W
7
1
N
10
1
N
10
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
W
15
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
1.7
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
8
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
51
177
186
139
141
135
88
58
34
36
51
67
173
144
94
88
188
246
371
403
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
5
SSE
0
ESE
0
NE
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
NE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
5
SW
5
NNE
10
NW
10
SW
10
SW
30
SW
25
SW
15
NE
25
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:37PM3.55m
8:56AM3.45m
9:11PM3.58m
9:33AM3.43m
9:46PM3.57m
10:09AM3.36m
10:22PM3.54m
10:47AM3.25m
10:59PM3.48m
11:25AM3.12m
11:37PM3.40m
12:07PM2.98m
00:18AM3.30m
Low Tide
2:32PM0.60m
2:54AM0.58m
3:07PM0.60m
3:30AM0.53m
3:42PM0.63m
4:06AM0.54m
4:17PM0.69m
4:43AM0.59m
4:52PM0.77m
5:22AM0.68m
5:29PM0.88m
6:03AM0.78m
6:08PM1.01m
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4:22
4:20
4:20
4:18
4:16
4:16
4:15
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10:06
10:07
10:09
10:10
10:13
10:14
10:15
2
4
7
2
1
2
10
4
3
9
Temp °C
13
12
12
12
13
12
13
14
12
15
14
13
14
13
12
13
14
12
13
13
13
10
9
11
12
13
11
12
11
9
12
11
11
14
13
11
11
12
6
8
6
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
0.7
W
7
1
N
10
1
N
10
0.9
N
9
0.8
N
9
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
N
7
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.3
NNE
8
0.9
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
12
Energy kJ
79
51
177
186
134
99
135
88
28
34
36
51
47
173
144
94
88
11
184
371
403
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
N
8
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
W
15
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.1
E
5
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
13
0.4
ESE
4
Energy kJ
21
20
70
127
139
141
48
32
58
33
31
28
67
34
33
21
10
1
103
88
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.3
N
12
0.4
WSW
13
0.1
NW
7
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
W
17
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
W
4
0.2
E
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
9
26
55
2
17
17
6
17
1
3
4
3
5
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
W
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
WSW
3
1.7
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
8
Energy kJ
13
3
3
13
9
3
1
3
188
246
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
33
0
33
0
0
0
9
30
2
2
398
13
33
124
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
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 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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