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Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.42° W

Kyle of Tongue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kyle of Tongue sea temperature is
12.8°C
0.7° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with 372 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s 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 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 17th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 17th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 16th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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9
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NNE
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0.7
NNE
8
0.6
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8
1.1
SE
4
0.2
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9
0.2
ENE
10
3
W
13
2.5
W
11
0.2
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5
3.5
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15
0.4
N
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.3
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11
1.2
NW
10
0.9
NNW
14
1
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.8
N
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
146
137
73
53
51
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48
43
24
292
326
356
240
176
154
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
NE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
25
S
30
SW
35
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
35
S
30
SW
25
SW
35
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
5
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
9:12PM3.74m
9:33AM3.63m
9:46PM3.63m
10:03AM3.56m
10:20PM3.47m
10:33AM3.42m
10:54PM3.25m
11:06AM3.23m
11:31PM2.99m
11:42AM3.01m
00:14AM2.72m
12:29PM2.78m
1:16AM2.47m
Low Tide
3:12PM0.16m
3:30AM0.05m
3:46PM0.19m
4:02AM0.22m
4:19PM0.29m
4:34AM0.44m
4:53PM0.47m
5:07AM0.70m
5:29PM0.69m
5:41AM0.96m
6:09PM0.95m
6:21AM1.20m
6:59PM1.19m
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Temp °C
12
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9
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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.

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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