Kyle of Tongue surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 07 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
9.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 7th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 7th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 12th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 4mm) on Fri afternoon. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Thu afternoon, min -1°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Tue morning, min -1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, gales from the SE by Sun night).

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
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 (?)
1.5
NNW
0.8
N
0.5
NNW
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
E
0.9
E
1
ESE
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.9
NW
1.1
NW
2.4
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)898888101111111110107698119910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)270104375233212918825418811215722950137274157258369
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSE
35
SE
60
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
40
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:10PM
3.15
11:16AM
3.54
11:57PM
2.96
12:02PM
3.28
12:46AM
2.80
12:52PM
3.02
1:41AM
2.67
1:51PM
2.80
2:42AM
2.60
2:59PM
2.65
3:49AM
2.61
4:11PM
2.62
4:53AM
2.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:58PM
0.13
5:02AM
0.59
5:41PM
0.35
5:45AM
0.80
6:26PM
0.62
6:32AM
1.03
7:14PM
0.88
7:27AM
1.24
8:12PM
1.10
8:38AM
1.37
9:23PM
1.24
10:03AM
1.38
10:38PM
1.25
11:15AM
1.27
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--9:02--9:02--9:00--9:00--8:57--8:56--8:56
Sunset3:44--3:45--3:47--3:48--3:51--3:52--3:55--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211323332113444567666
Feels °C (?)-2-4-5-2-3-1-2-2-4-5-5-4-5-10-3-1-30112
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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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