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Ham surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 BST
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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
13.9° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 19th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
2
WNW
1.9
NW
1.4
NW
0.7
NW
0.5
W
0.3
W
2.2
W
2.5
W
3
W
1.6
W
1.6
NW
1.3
NNW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.9
NNW
1.2
NNW
2.1
NNW
2.5
N
1.7
NNW
Period(s) (?)914671091018151411810128810101166
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)511373124583981367784218026432423492525464118932003021027519227
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
30
NW
40
WNW
35
NW
15
N
30
ESE
35
SSE
25
SSW
40
SSW
55
WSW
20
W
25
SW
25
W
0
NNE
40
NNE
45
N
35
NNW
50
N
45
NNW
30
NNW
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crossglasscross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:43AM
2.32
5:07PM
2.44
6:19AM
2.39
6:28PM
2.61
7:24AM
2.55
7:25PM
2.82
8:11AM
2.70
8:08PM
3.00
8:47AM
2.83
8:44PM
3.13
9:17AM
2.93
9:16PM
3.21
9:45AM
2.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:03PM
0.94
10:49AM
1.18
11:47PM
0.85
12:17PM
1.05
12:58AM
0.61
1:16PM
0.83
1:48AM
0.36
2:00PM
0.61
2:29AM
0.16
2:38PM
0.43
3:04AM
0.03
3:13PM
0.30
3:37AM
-0.03
Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise--6:43--6:45--6:47--6:48--6:52--6:54--6:56
Sunset7:34--7:30--7:29--7:25--7:22--7:20--7:16--
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cloud
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cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
2-2----------1116341-3
Temp. °C131313131213141415151315151311101011111112
Feels °C (?)785687101075699113110245
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 25 km away suggest it is still onshore at Ham (light winds from the N at Wick Airport). 0.9m 8s swell from the N with a 0.8m 3s local chop, also from the N and a 0.2m 11s groundswell, also from the NW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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19 km/h
N
0.0
13.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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