
Surf Forecasts:
Kyle of Tongue surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NNE swell with 32 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kyle of Tongue this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | NW 6 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 6 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 4 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:36AM3.21m | 7:07PM3.33m | 7:39AM3.37m | 8:01PM3.57m | 8:35AM3.50m | 8:52PM3.77m | 9:28AM3.55m | 9:40PM3.91m | 10:17AM3.53m | 10:26PM3.95m | 11:04AM3.44m | 11:11PM3.88m | 11:50AM3.31m | 11:57PM3.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:04PM0.59m | 1:35AM0.44m | 1:58PM0.43m | 2:29AM0.16m | 2:48PM0.29m | 3:19AM-0.06m | 3:34PM0.21m | 4:07AM-0.18m | 4:18PM0.20m | 4:53AM-0.18m | 5:02PM0.27m | 5:38AM-0.06m | 5:45PM0.41m | ||||||||
4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 |
64 | 42 | 28 | 50 | 44 | 96 | 284 | 242 | 125 | 62 | 39 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | E 6 | W 15 | W 14 | W 19 | W 19 | W 18 | W 18 | — | W 16 | E 3 | — | N 9 | E 3 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 8 |
2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | N 7 | W 21 | — | W 20 | W 19 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | W 16 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | W 16 | N 7 |
— | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 |
1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 6 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 85 | 125 | 11 | 131 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 92 | 19 | 361 | 361 | 617 | 617 | 1079 | 832 | 832 | 1079 | 19 |
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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.
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