Kyle of Tongue Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.42° W

Kyle of Tongue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kyle of Tongue sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.0° 

Kyle of Tongue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kyle of Tongue surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with N swell.

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 (Aug 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Period (s)
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
2.5
NW
10
2.2
NNW
10
2.2
NNW
9
1.6
N
9
1.3
N
8
1.1
N
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.3
NNE
8
0.5
N
12
0.6
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
17
28
13
13
1212
880
737
399
239
161
60
39
25
11
69
86
50
27
25
23
Wind (km/h)
45
SW
40
SW
30
SW
40
WSW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
5
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
30
WSW
15
SW
10
W
15
W
15
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Wind State
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off
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:43PM2.82m
5:24AM2.89m
6:00PM3.02m
6:40AM3.07m
7:03PM3.31m
7:41AM3.28m
7:55PM3.60m
8:31AM3.45m
8:41PM3.84m
9:17AM3.56m
9:24PM3.98m
9:58AM3.59m
10:05PM4.01m
Low Tide
10:27AM1.07m
11:12PM1.04m
11:51AM0.96m
00:30AM0.75m
12:57PM0.74m
1:31AM0.40m
1:50PM0.50m
2:22AM0.08m
2:36PM0.29m
3:07AM-0.16m
3:18PM0.16m
3:49AM-0.27m
3:58PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
13
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12
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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.

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