Kyle of Tongue Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.42° W

Kyle of Tongue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kyle of Tongue sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.0° 

Kyle of Tongue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kyle of Tongue surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, NE swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with NNE swell.

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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. 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 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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9
1.1
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9
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E
5
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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130
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135
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275
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17
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
NNW
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
25
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25
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20
E
25
ENE
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NNW
15
NNW
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5
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ENE
10
SSE
10
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10
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High Tide
11:09AM3.19m
11:13PM3.54m
11:42AM3.14m
11:48PM3.43m
12:20PM3.06m
00:28AM3.28m
1:06PM2.95m
1:19AM3.10m
2:03PM2.83m
2:27AM2.92m
3:18PM2.76m
3:54AM2.83m
4:43PM2.82m
Low Tide
5:14PM0.49m
5:43AM0.27m
5:50PM0.59m
6:21AM0.39m
6:30PM0.73m
7:03AM0.57m
7:17PM0.90m
7:54AM0.79m
8:17PM1.06m
9:01AM0.98m
9:38PM1.14m
10:27AM1.07m
11:12PM1.04m
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Temp °C
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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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