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Ham surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 16 Oct 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ham this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ham in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 21st Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ham over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 94 | 68 | 45 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 582 | 47 | 55 | 41 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:05PM 2.64 | 7:05AM 2.52 | 6:58PM 2.79 | 7:46AM 2.67 | 7:40PM 2.91 | 8:18AM 2.81 | 8:15PM 3.00 | 8:46AM 2.92 | 8:47PM 3.06 | 9:12AM 3.00 | 9:17PM 3.08 | 9:38AM 3.04 | 9:48PM 3.05 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:57AM 1.08 | 12:40AM 0.55 | 12:55PM 0.87 | 1:26AM 0.36 | 1:38PM 0.67 | 2:03AM 0.22 | 2:15PM 0.50 | 2:36AM 0.14 | 2:49PM 0.38 | 3:07AM 0.12 | 3:20PM 0.30 | 3:37AM 0.16 | 3:51PM 0.27 | ||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast
Cross-shore wind at Thurso Reef have swung cross-off (light winds from the W at Wick Airport 30 km from Thurso Reef). 1.1m 6s windswell from the NW to make surfable waves.
25 km away, 1 h 6 min ago
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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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