Surf Forecasts:
Lossiemouth surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with 563 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lossiemouth this week:
The surf forecast for Lossiemouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lossiemouth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lossiemouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 51 | 89 | 113 | 199 | 476 | 561 | 359 | 235 | 108 | 74 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:14AM2.54m | 4:22PM2.57m | 5:16AM2.32m | 5:29PM2.42m | 6:38AM2.21m | 6:52PM2.39m | 8:04AM2.26m | 8:09PM2.49m | 9:09AM2.44m | 9:07PM2.67m | 9:54AM2.67m | 9:52PM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34PM0.91m | 9:44AM1.25m | 10:25PM1.13m | 10:35AM1.44m | 11:48PM1.28m | 12:06PM1.57m | 1:48AM1.26m | 2:07PM1.51m | 3:00AM1.08m | 3:12PM1.33m | 3:44AM0.85m | 3:55PM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | N 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 51 | 2 | — | — | — | 561 | 359 | 235 | 108 | 74 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 3 | E 4 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | — | 36 | 34 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | 113 | 199 | 476 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 792 | 99 | 86 | 99 | 26 | 26 | 100 | 59 | 44 | 43 | 140 | 140 | 139 | 140 | 107 | 107 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 140 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lossiemouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lossiemouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lossiemouth 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 (Lossiemouth) 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).
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