Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 07 May 2026 BST
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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
9.2° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
3
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
10
1.1
N
9
0.8
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.8
NW
12
3
NW
11
3
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
2
NNW
10
1.3
N
10
1.4
N
10
3
NNW
10
2.2
N
9
2.1
N
10
1.7
N
10
1.3
N
10
1.2
N
10
1
N
10
2.5
N
8
2.2
N
8
1.5
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
207
106
61
187
2061
1862
1546
859
327
377
1742
854
787
552
353
284
184
765
634
273
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
SW
40
SSW
40
WSW
35
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
WSW
45
WSW
30
N
25
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
SW
35
W
45
WSW
30
WSW
15
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:08PM2.71m
00:24AM2.88m
1:05PM2.52m
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
Low Tide
6:07AM0.91m
6:16PM1.12m
6:56AM1.07m
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
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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5:09
5:07
5:03
5:01
5:00
4:56
4:54
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9:20
9:22
9:24
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:32
3
3
2
2
2
3
Temp °C
10
12
10
8
8
6
7
8
7
7
6
6
6
7
9
11
11
9
8
9
8
5
8
5
-2
-1
-1
0
1
2
-3
-2
-1
-1
0
3
2
1
0
3
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
10
1.3
W
8
0.8
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.8
NW
12
3
NW
11
3
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
11
2
NNW
10
1.3
N
10
2.4
WNW
8
2.2
N
9
2.1
N
10
1.7
N
10
1.3
N
10
1.2
N
10
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
318
245
106
61
187
2061
1862
1546
859
327
829
854
787
552
353
284
1665
1152
894
685
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
7
1.1
N
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
W
15
0.6
N
9
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
11
1.4
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.1
W
19
1
N
10
1.5
NNE
8
Energy kJ
39
207
6
17
60
83
68
66
36
315
169
7
184
273
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
12
0.3
W
14
0.1
W
15
0.4
WNW
13
0.1
W
19
Energy kJ
3
5
6
36
4
53
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
2
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
WNW
6
1.4
N
10
3
NNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.1
WSW
4
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
N
8
2.2
N
8
Energy kJ
10
3
608
481
488
275
377
1742
368
49
727
888
765
634
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
Distance (km)
10
0
339
196
366
79
860
860
0
372
388
138
138
237
0
193
406
144
52
71
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
7
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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).

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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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