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Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 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
9.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 16 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 5th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 11th May) | 21ft (6.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 12 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | |
375 | 484 | 614 | 332 | 269 | 273 | 266 | 207 | 106 | 60 | 74 | 1555 | 2699 | 1802 | 904 | 575 | 196 | 37 | 6252 | 3937 | 1352 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:49AM3.12m | 11:00PM3.21m | 11:25AM2.92m | 11:38PM3.05m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.77m | 5:26AM0.73m | 5:36PM0.94m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | — | 4 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | W 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 13 | W 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 96 | 484 | 614 | 332 | 269 | 273 | 266 | 241 | 106 | 60 | 60 | 80 | 68 | 1802 | 904 | 575 | 196 | 37 | — | 216 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | N 9 | ESE 7 | W 15 | NW 12 | NNE 9 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 13 | 99 | 132 | 101 | 53 | 33 | 37 | 207 | 5 | 17 | 74 | 17 | — | 66 | 36 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | — | N 12 | — | W 13 | ESE 4 | W 16 | NW 12 | W 14 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 35 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 36 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | S 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 6 | NW 9 | NW 11 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 375 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 11 | 1 | 389 | 273 | 212 | 1555 | 2699 | — | — | — | 392 | 4833 | 6252 | 3937 | 1352 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 694 | 777 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 176 | 197 | 366 | 890 | 876 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 146 | 581 | 366 | 625 |
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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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