Ham Surf Forecast

/ Scot – North Coast (31 surf breaks) /

UK (473 surf breaks)

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Ham surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 16 Nov 2025 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 11.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Nov 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 6PM.

Wave Type	Time (GMT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3AM (Tue 18th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf	3AM (Tue 18th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful	3AM (Thu 20th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Mon night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu night).
	Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
	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	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	N	NNW	NNW	NNW	N	NNW	NNW	W	W	WNW	W	W	W
Period(s) (?)	5	5	9	8	11	13	12	12	10	10	10	11	9	8	6	10	13	12	10	13	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	54	113	505	278	389	290	115	49	535	863	874	1331	601	273	75	18	31	152	290	206	103
Wind (km/h)	N	NNW	N	NNW	NNW	WNW	SE	ENE	N	N	N	N	N	N	W	SSE	SSE	S	NW	NNW	NW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	on	on	on	on	on	cross	off	off	off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)			6:03PM 2.73	6:42AM 2.72		6:43PM 2.79	7:13AM 2.83		7:19PM 2.85	7:42AM 2.92		7:54PM 2.89	8:12AM 2.98		8:28PM 2.89	8:42AM 2.99		9:02PM 2.85	9:14AM 2.96		9:36PM 2.76
Low Tide / height (m)		12:09PM 0.81	12:31AM 0.43		12:49PM 0.66	1:06AM 0.39		1:24PM 0.53	1:39AM 0.37		1:57PM 0.44	2:11AM 0.38		2:30PM 0.39	2:43AM 0.42		3:04PM 0.38		3:15AM 0.48	3:38PM 0.42

	Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
Sunrise	8:03	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:11	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:17	-	-
Sunset	-	3:49	-	-	3:48	-	-	3:47	-	-	3:45	-	-	3:42	-	-	3:41	-	-	3:38	-

Rain (mm)	1	-	-	-	-	-	6	4	4	2	4	8	2	1	-	-	5	7	-	-	-
Temp. °C	9	8	6	5	6	6	4	5	5	4	5	6	6	6	5	5	6	7	9	9	9
Feels °C (?)	1	-2	-3	-4	-1	0	-3	-4	-6	-8	-7	-4	-3	-1	0	-3	-1	4	4	1	-1

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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.