Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 29 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
8.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 12 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) 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 2.1m 17s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 1st Feb)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 1st Feb)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 31st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri morning, light winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.4
ESE
2
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
2.2
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.1
E
2
E
1
E
0.8
E
2
ESE
Period(s) (?)56667611651011111111666611116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)130225254381494290745208153131149269178189381405344298233143289
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
35
SE
40
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
35
SE
25
SE
30
SE
15
SE
10
S
10
S
15
SE
25
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
45
ESE
35
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:05PM
2.97
5:38AM
3.11
6:15PM
3.16
6:36AM
3.39
7:11PM
3.34
7:25AM
3.65
7:59PM
3.48
8:09AM
3.85
8:42PM
3.53
8:49AM
3.95
9:21PM
3.52
9:28AM
3.94
9:59PM
3.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:02AM
0.28
2:32PM
-0.12
2:42AM
0.18
3:13PM
-0.19
3:20AM
0.18
3:51PM
-0.13
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise8:30--8:29--8:26--8:23--8:22--8:19--8:18--
Sunset-4:30--4:32--4:35--4:37--4:39--4:43--4:45-
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part cloud
clear
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light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C654555566776676444457
Feels °C (?)-2-4-6-6-6-3-3-1-133311-4-6-7-3-1-1-1
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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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