Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 23 Mar 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
7.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 7.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 24th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 24th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 27th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Sat night). Mainly gales.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
W
7.5
W
6.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
NW
5
NNW
6
NNW
3.5
N
3
N
2.5
W
5
WNW
7.5
WNW
7.5
WNW
6.5
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3
W
4.5
W
6
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
WNW
Period(s) (?)121616141212131212111319171614131110161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6755268801914980905004760111961340424401432783940978314142054110686679322753978168321481312931
Wind
(km/h)
70
SW
60
WSW
40
W
35
NW
35
NW
55
NW
45
NW
20
W
20
SSE
45
W
40
WSW
45
WSW
60
WSW
40
NW
50
NW
35
WNW
35
SW
65
WSW
60
W
60
W
50
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
offcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
onononcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:03PM
3.58
11:31AM
3.48
11:55PM
3.31
12:38PM
3.12
1:06AM
3.05
2:14PM
2.86
2:45AM
2.95
4:01PM
2.86
4:20AM
3.08
5:21PM
3.05
5:28AM
3.35
6:16PM
3.30
6:19AM
3.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:26AM
0.50
5:53PM
0.77
6:23AM
0.80
6:54PM
1.14
7:40AM
1.06
8:21PM
1.39
9:25AM
1.10
10:05PM
1.37
10:56AM
0.89
11:21PM
1.15
11:57AM
0.58
12:13AM
0.87
12:43PM
0.31
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
Sunrise-6:07--6:05--6:03--6:00--5:56--5:54--5:50-
Sunset--6:38--6:40--6:43--6:45--6:47--6:50--6:52
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1177554444966565569777
Feels °C (?)-2-6-3-4-6-9-9-2-32-4-4-7-4-8-4-7-5-6-6-4
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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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