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Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 08 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 13th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 4 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | |
74 | 1959 | 1732 | 1405 | 979 | 723 | 613 | 484 | 351 | 306 | 194 | 101 | 76 | 49 | 36 | 377 | 1802 | 529 | 314 | 203 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 1:24AM2.75m | 2:24PM2.41m | 2:38AM2.69m | 3:46PM2.44m | 3:49AM2.74m | 4:51PM2.60m | 4:49AM2.89m | 5:43PM2.83m | 5:40AM3.09m | 6:27PM3.09m | 6:28AM3.32m | 7:08PM3.34m | 7:14AM3.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM1.27m | 7:57AM1.17m | 8:06PM1.38m | 9:09AM1.15m | 9:23PM1.40m | 10:22AM1.00m | 10:39PM1.29m | 11:23AM0.77m | 11:41PM1.08m | 12:13PM0.50m | 00:33AM0.81m | 12:59PM0.27m | 1:19AM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 |
 | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:36 | 9:37 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | W 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
 kJ | 60 | 51 | 1732 | 1405 | 979 | 723 | 613 | 484 | 351 | 306 | 194 | 101 | 76 | 2059 | 2239 | 1706 | 503 | 388 | 314 | 203 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNE 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | — | W 19 | N 8 | — | — | — | W 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 74 | 28 | 68 | 66 | 35 | 29 | 147 | 207 | 227 | 294 | 117 | — | 7 | 49 | — | — | — | 5 | 253 | 143 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NW 11 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | N 4 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | 516 | 1959 | — | — | — | 101 | — | — | — | 1 | 322 | 1346 | 1883 | — | 36 | 377 | 1802 | 529 | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 339 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 504 | 176 | 41 | 41 | 24 | 176 | 425 | 425 | 10 | 1069 | 576 | 576 | 138 | 431 | 10 | 0 |
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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).
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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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