Farr Bay surf break

Farr Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 23 Apr 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
8.2° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 26th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
N
7
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
1
N
8
1.6
N
11
1.6
N
10
1.6
NNE
11
1.5
N
11
1.2
NNE
11
1
N
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
N
10
0.9
N
9
1
N
9
1
NNE
9
0.9
W
12
1
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
14
8
14
22
31
26
127
617
530
541
586
350
221
163
151
136
162
169
235
276
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
N
5
SSW
5
NW
5
N
5
W
15
NE
20
E
25
SSE
10
S
5
N
15
SSW
20
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
15
SE
10
S
5
NNW
20
NW
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:47PM3.06m
2:05AM3.20m
3:19PM2.88m
3:34AM3.13m
4:48PM2.91m
4:54AM3.21m
5:57PM3.07m
5:58AM3.36m
6:48PM3.27m
6:48AM3.51m
7:28PM3.45m
7:30AM3.62m
8:03PM3.59m
Low Tide
7:23AM0.68m
7:46PM1.17m
8:41AM0.89m
9:09PM1.37m
10:13AM0.92m
10:40PM1.35m
11:32AM0.78m
11:53PM1.18m
12:29PM0.59m
00:47AM0.96m
1:14PM0.43m
1:30AM0.76m
1:52PM0.33m
2:08AM0.59m
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5:43
5:41
5:39
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:28
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8:46
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:59
9:00
2
Temp °C
12
11
11
12
11
9
6
9
8
13
12
12
10
11
9
9
10
10
15
12
11
10
7
9
8
8
7
2
4
4
11
10
9
6
6
5
6
8
6
14
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
1
N
8
1.6
N
11
1.6
N
10
1.6
NNE
11
1.5
N
11
1.2
NNE
11
1
N
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
N
10
0.9
N
9
1
N
9
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
1
W
12
Energy kJ
15
14
8
8
22
31
26
127
617
530
541
586
350
221
163
151
136
162
169
137
276
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
W
8
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.2
NNE
13
0.1
W
11
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
W
7
0.2
NNW
12
0.6
WNW
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.8
NNE
8
Energy kJ
15
5
6
6
6
6
5
17
3
3
1
14
29
20
56
119
235
94
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.1
N
11
0.2
E
3
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
W
14
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
15
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.3
ESE
3
Energy kJ
1
2
1
14
7
3
4
4
1
2
20
38
7
2
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.2
E
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
E
3
0.9
SE
4
0.8
WSW
5
1.2
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
6
0.5
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
E
3
Energy kJ
2
1
15
2
28
28
77
43
47
6
4
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
450
636
489
173
136
13
275
50
0
0
11
0
116
368
11
30
9
0
0
11
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
5
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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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