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Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.42° W

Kyle of Tongue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kyle of Tongue sea temperature is
12.8°C
0.8° 

Kyle of Tongue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kyle of Tongue surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, N swell with 1,509 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kyle of Tongue this week:

The surf forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 16th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 17th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 16th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
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Period (s)
2.5
W
11
3
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12
6
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18
0.4
NNW
23
4.5
W
14
4
WNW
13
0.9
NNW
15
1.8
NNW
14
2
N
13
1.7
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13
1.6
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12
1.5
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12
1.3
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12
1
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11
0.8
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11
0.6
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11
0.5
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10
0.4
NE
10
0.3
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4
0.5
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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183
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309
1224
1419
941
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657
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257
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75
Wind (km/h)
30
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40
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
40
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
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15
S
10
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5
SSE
15
SSW
10
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SE
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:33AM3.42m
10:54PM3.25m
11:06AM3.23m
11:31PM2.99m
11:42AM3.01m
00:14AM2.72m
12:29PM2.78m
1:16AM2.47m
1:42PM2.59m
2:58AM2.33m
3:22PM2.54m
4:33AM2.38m
4:41PM2.65m
Low Tide
4:53PM0.47m
5:07AM0.70m
5:29PM0.69m
5:41AM0.96m
6:09PM0.95m
6:21AM1.20m
6:59PM1.19m
7:13AM1.42m
8:10PM1.36m
8:30AM1.56m
9:50PM1.36m
10:11AM1.52m
11:13PM1.16m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Kyle of Tongue Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kyle of Tongue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kyle of Tongue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kyle of Tongue 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 (Kyle of Tongue) 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 Kyle of Tongue 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 Kyle of Tongue, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 52 km (32 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 78 km (48 miles) away, Invergordon, Cromarty and Kirkwall.

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