Ham surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 20 Dec 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
10.1° C
(Which is 1.0°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 (Dec 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ham in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 23rd Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 24th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 21st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
2.4
WNW
2.5
WNW
2
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
0.5
WNW
1.1
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)131212161615131211161513131313121414141311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13396385042816297917397994251541465431901202615119091293151920981208851773
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SSE
15
SSW
20
W
15
N
5
NE
5
S
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
20
S
10
WSW
15
W
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoncross-
on
glassoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:55PM
2.76
9:07AM
2.98
9:31PM
2.73
9:41AM
2.99
10:06PM
2.65
10:15AM
2.97
10:43PM
2.57
10:49AM
2.93
11:23PM
2.48
11:26AM
2.87
12:09AM
2.40
12:09PM
2.79
1:04AM
2.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
0.44
3:01AM
0.51
3:27PM
0.39
3:35AM
0.50
4:04PM
0.38
4:10AM
0.52
4:42PM
0.39
4:46AM
0.58
5:22PM
0.42
5:24AM
0.66
6:04PM
0.46
6:07AM
0.78
6:51PM
0.51
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise9:00--9:02--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--
Sunset-3:18--3:18--3:19--3:19--3:21--3:21--3:22-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1--11----------
Temp. °C888989999898776676588
Feels °C (?)331324221452453231132
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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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