Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 28 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
10.1° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Monday (Dec 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 29th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 1st Jan)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 1st Jan)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm) heaviest on Wed night, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Wed night, min 0°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
N
1.4
N
1.2
NNE
1.6
NNE
2.4
NNE
2.2
N
1.8
N
1.6
NNE
3.5
WNW
5.5
NW
7
NNW
6
NNW
5
N
3.5
N
3.5
N
3
N
3.5
N
3
N
4
N
3.5
N
3
N
Period(s) (?)11111112121212129111312121111121211111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5364573767941617143592580720556324155719832606130562695263533632241413525392137
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NE
5
SSE
5
SW
15
W
30
W
40
W
50
W
60
WNW
55
NNW
50
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
45
N
20
ENE
35
NNE
30
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
30
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:44AM
2.99
2:52PM
3.22
3:52AM
3.10
4:06PM
3.28
4:55AM
3.27
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:44AM
1.25
9:31PM
0.81
10:02AM
1.13
10:42PM
0.73
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
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
Sunrise-9:07--9:07--9:06--9:06--9:06--9:04--9:04-
Sunset--3:30--3:30--3:32--3:33--3:34--3:36--3:37
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
snow showers
rain showers
light snow
snow showers
light snow
light snow
Rain (mm)
------1-14324-1221---
Temp. °C876434777754323232201
Feels °C (?)4210-1-1-1-2-4-4-7-8-8-7-8-6-7-6-8-5-7
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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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