Farr Bay Surf Break

Farr Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.22° W

Issued: 12 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Farr Bay sea temperature is
10.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Farr Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Farr Bay surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 10th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 13th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 13th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
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
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.6
W
8
1.6
W
7
1.7
W
6
2.4
W
7
3
W
11
3
W
12
2
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
332
308
325
223
417
367
220
334
267
198
557
2476
2543
941
452
273
133
94
69
35
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
25
NW
10
SSW
20
W
25
W
15
SW
10
S
10
SE
10
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
5
NW
5
N
10
ENE
10
SE
5
NNW
10
N
20
ESE
Wind State
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:58PM2.91m
3:57AM3.18m
4:56PM3.07m
4:59AM3.29m
5:50PM3.27m
5:59AM3.45m
6:41PM3.48m
6:57AM3.63m
7:31PM3.68m
7:52AM3.78m
8:20PM3.86m
8:47AM3.87m
9:08PM3.99m
Low Tide
9:49PM1.33m
10:33AM0.81m
10:58PM1.20m
11:35AM0.67m
00:02AM0.97m
12:33PM0.50m
00:59AM0.69m
1:26PM0.35m
1:52AM0.40m
2:17PM0.24m
2:44AM0.15m
3:06PM0.20m
3:34AM-0.01m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:11
4:11
4:09
4:09
4:09
4:07
4:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:20
10:21
10:22
10:22
10:23
10:24
10:25
 mm
1
1
1
1
9
1
Temp °C
10
11
10
12
13
11
14
16
12
14
15
12
12
11
13
15
17
16
15
14
14
Feels °C
8
6
7
7
7
7
11
13
10
7
9
5
5
5
13
14
16
14
15
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.2
NNE
8
1.1
W
10
0.2
NNE
7
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.6
N
8
0.4
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
3
W
12
2
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
332
332
308
6
223
5
367
220
44
25
43
26
13
2543
941
452
273
133
94
69
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.4
NW
6
Energy kJ
7
7
7
6
5
5
16
11
10
5
4
1
1
1
1
1
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
5
16
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
10
0.9
W
4
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
8
1.6
W
7
1.7
W
6
2.4
W
7
3
W
11
0.3
ESE
2
Energy kJ
325
29
417
334
267
198
557
2476
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2
565
0
1403
62
0
0
0
2
67
62
546
261
321
0
18
0
0
0
33
124
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
3
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
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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