Ham surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 12 Feb 2026 GMT
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Ham surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ham sea temperature is
7.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ham this week:

The surf forecast for Ham over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ham in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 14th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 16th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 16th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, near gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
3
3
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.9
NNW
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.5
NNW
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)16158131413121212131316151413121113101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3171501005310085102146978787001384134968742018489101333339
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
15
N
25
NNW
15
N
10
WSW
20
S
35
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
55
N
40
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
5
NW
15
SSE
30
SE
35
SSE
45
SSE
50
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
ononononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:56AM
2.36
6:31PM
2.35
6:50AM
2.57
7:19PM
2.51
7:30AM
2.79
7:56PM
2.66
8:03AM
2.99
8:30PM
2.79
8:34AM
3.15
9:01PM
2.89
9:03AM
3.28
9:31PM
2.96
9:32AM
3.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:49PM
1.20
12:25PM
1.05
12:39AM
1.00
1:08PM
0.80
1:17AM
0.78
1:44PM
0.53
1:51AM
0.56
2:18PM
0.28
2:24AM
0.38
2:52PM
0.07
2:57AM
0.24
3:25PM
-0.08
3:31AM
0.16
3:59PM
-0.15
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-7:52--7:50--7:48--7:45--7:41--7:39--7:37-
Sunset--5:01--5:05--5:07--5:09--5:12--5:15--5:16
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clear
rain showers
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
---3--2--3-221-------
Temp. °C354344466564445444445
Feels °C (?)-4-2-3-3-1-2-5-1012-8-6-4-2-1-3-5-5-7-6
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Information about the Ham Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ham provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ham can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ham 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 (Ham) 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 Ham 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 Ham, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 13 km (8 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 27 km (17 miles) away and Kirkwall, 42 km (26 miles) away.

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