Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 30 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
9.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 12 days are 7.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 30th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 30th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 1st Jan)25ft (7.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, gales from the NW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 3°C on Fri morning, min 1°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NNE
2.4
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.5
NNE
5.5
NW
7
NNW
6.5
NNW
5.5
N
4.5
N
4.5
N
5
N
6
N
6
N
4.5
N
3.5
N
2.5
N
2.1
N
1.8
N
1.5
N
2
N
Period(s) (?)12121213121113121211111112131212111010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1961161710479806456781173731191381525054514853701069411006660030211688973605414646
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
W
25
WSW
40
W
50
W
60
NW
55
N
55
NNW
45
NNW
50
N
45
N
45
NNW
55
N
50
NNW
45
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
W
15
W
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:58PM
3.06
4:47AM
3.05
5:07PM
3.19
5:45AM
3.26
6:11PM
3.35
6:38AM
3.48
7:08PM
3.49
7:29AM
3.68
8:01PM
3.56
8:16AM
3.82
8:51PM
3.56
9:02AM
3.89
9:38PM
3.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:54AM
1.06
10:34PM
0.69
11:06AM
0.84
11:38PM
0.57
12:08PM
0.56
12:34AM
0.43
1:03PM
0.28
1:25AM
0.31
1:54PM
0.06
2:11AM
0.24
2:42PM
-0.08
2:56AM
0.23
3:28PM
-0.11
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Sunrise9:07--9:07--9:07--9:06--9:06--9:04--9:04--
Sunset-3:32--3:33--3:33--3:36--3:37--3:38--3:40-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light snow
light snow
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----15424448--41231--
Temp. °C446776543323223333334
Feels °C (?)1-1-2-3-4-6-8-10-9-9-10-9-11-10-7-5-3-3-2-2-3
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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 12 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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