Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 25 Jan 2026 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
8.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kyle of Tongue this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jan 30) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 27th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Wed night, near gales from the SE by Fri morning).

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sun
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
4
E
3.5
E
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.1
ESE
2
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.3
SE
2.1
SE
Period(s) (?)666778865666677777666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14824638165784719991756220174289299265393595537578483499505401297
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
40
SE
50
SE
45
SE
55
ESE
65
ESE
50
ESE
35
SE
20
SE
20
SE
30
SE
40
SE
40
ESE
50
SE
50
ESE
45
ESE
45
SE
45
SE
45
SE
30
SSE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:40AM
2.90
12:54PM
3.08
1:45AM
2.79
2:10PM
2.91
3:04AM
2.77
3:39PM
2.86
4:27AM
2.88
5:05PM
2.97
5:38AM
3.11
6:15PM
3.16
6:36AM
3.39
7:11PM
3.34
7:25AM
3.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:47AM
0.95
7:30PM
0.80
7:56AM
1.10
8:45PM
0.98
9:26AM
1.13
10:14PM
1.01
10:55AM
0.95
11:30PM
0.87
12:05PM
0.65
12:29AM
0.65
1:01PM
0.33
1:18AM
0.44
1:49PM
0.05
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sun
01
Sunrise-8:37--8:34--8:33--8:30--8:29--8:26--8:23-
Sunset--4:22--4:25--4:28--4:30--4:32--4:35--4:37
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C555554677766455544477
Feels °C (?)-4-5-6-7-9-10-2-112-3-3-6-7-7-7-7-6-2-1-1
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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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