Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 09 Jan 2026 GMT
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Kyle of Tongue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kyle of Tongue sea temperature is
9.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kyle of Tongue this week:

The surf forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 13th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun night, min 1°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, gales from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
1.9
SE
0.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.1
E
5.5
WSW
4
WNW
3
NW
1.4
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NW
0.6
NNW
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
1.1
ESE
1.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)910997106121212111112121191110945
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)604745413232194300188242531119316711593552950102
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSW
35
SSE
60
SW
50
WSW
15
S
10
S
20
WNW
30
WNW
15
SSW
15
S
30
SW
30
SW
25
S
15
SE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:46AM
2.80
12:52PM
3.02
1:41AM
2.67
1:51PM
2.80
2:42AM
2.60
2:59PM
2.65
3:49AM
2.61
4:11PM
2.62
4:53AM
2.70
5:17PM
2.70
5:48AM
2.85
6:12PM
2.83
6:35AM
3.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:32AM
1.03
7:14PM
0.88
7:27AM
1.24
8:12PM
1.10
8:38AM
1.37
9:23PM
1.24
10:03AM
1.38
10:38PM
1.25
11:15AM
1.27
11:38PM
1.15
12:09PM
1.09
12:25AM
1.00
12:52PM
0.89
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-9:00--9:00--8:57--8:56--8:56--8:55--8:52-
Sunset--3:48--3:51--3:52--3:55--3:56--3:59--4:00
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light rain
cloud
light rain
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
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light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
---2-1--1----------12
Temp. °C312556777644444566357
Feels °C (?)-2-6-5-5-2-10-1-6-800-1-5-1-2-2-2-3-12
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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 12 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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