Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 18 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
10.4° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Friday (Dec 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 18s 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 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 19th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 19th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 19th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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4
2
3
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1
3
2
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
5
W
4
W
2.3
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.7
WNW
1
W
1
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)191816151413121217161513121110151312131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)191791403593261103758871729900667611552662679101850519578231350290408280154
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
20
SSW
50
SW
55
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
10
S
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
3.32
7:34AM
3.49
7:54PM
3.38
8:09AM
3.57
8:30PM
3.40
8:44AM
3.63
9:06PM
3.37
9:18AM
3.66
9:41PM
3.31
9:52AM
3.65
10:18PM
3.23
10:27AM
3.61
10:57PM
3.14
11:04AM
3.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:26AM
0.71
1:50PM
0.63
2:02AM
0.64
2:26PM
0.54
2:37AM
0.61
3:03PM
0.49
3:11AM
0.61
3:40PM
0.48
3:46AM
0.65
4:18PM
0.51
4:22AM
0.73
4:57PM
0.56
5:01AM
0.85
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--9:03--9:03--9:04--9:04--9:06--9:06--9:06
Sunset3:22--3:22--3:22--3:23--3:23--3:25--3:25--
cloud
rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-2-1------12-3-------
Temp. °C869997878899998876654
Feels °C (?)11-3-3421022132100-11210
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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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