Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 BST
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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
7.6° C
(Which is 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 15s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.5
N
1.1
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
ENE
4
W
3.5
W
0.9
SE
1.6
SE
1
SE
3
W
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
Period(s) (?)91212111010998151445613910101098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)248386639297111743516140028124590634471684021
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
10
WNW
10
SW
15
S
25
W
35
WSW
35
W
20
S
35
SSE
40
SSE
30
SSW
30
SW
5
SE
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
SE
5
ESE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:21PM
3.19
11:43AM
2.99
11:55PM
2.98
12:23PM
2.73
12:39AM
2.75
1:21PM
2.48
1:50AM
2.56
3:02PM
2.32
3:35AM
2.51
4:44PM
2.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:42AM
0.73
5:55PM
0.96
6:21AM
0.98
6:34PM
1.20
7:09AM
1.22
7:26PM
1.42
8:20AM
1.40
8:45PM
1.55
10:04AM
1.39
10:29PM
1.51
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Sunrise-6:28--6:26--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15--6:11-
Sunset--8:10--8:13--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:24
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------21-1-------2---
Temp. °C81415111011987689788699777
Feels °C (?)3910106850-2-4-10-100266433
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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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