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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 23 Jun 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melvich this week:
The surf forecast for Melvich over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melvich in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 24th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 24th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melvich over the next 12 days.
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Sat 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1505 | 1286 | 498 | 302 | 212 | 203 | 185 | 225 | 197 | 392 | 485 | 385 | 670 | 867 | 944 | 625 | 517 | 335 | 370 | 327 | 280 | 184 | 164 | 4203 | 2093 | 704 | 232 | 150 | 107 | 152 | 110 | 60 | 32 | 31 | 65 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:25PM 3.58 | 7:50AM 3.64 | 8:16PM 3.73 | 8:46AM 3.70 | 9:05PM 3.84 | 9:38AM 3.70 | 9:53PM 3.91 | 10:29AM 3.63 | 10:39PM 3.92 | 11:17AM 3.50 | 11:26PM 3.85 | 12:06PM 3.34 | 12:12AM 3.72 | 12:54PM 3.17 | 12:58AM 3.54 | 1:44PM 3.02 | 1:47AM 3.34 | 2:36PM 2.90 | 2:40AM 3.13 | 3:31PM 2.83 | 3:37AM 2.97 | 4:29PM 2.81 | 4:39AM 2.88 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:47AM 0.43 | 2:12PM 0.35 | 2:39AM 0.22 | 3:01PM 0.32 | 3:29AM 0.08 | 3:47PM 0.33 | 4:17AM 0.04 | 4:31PM 0.40 | 5:04AM 0.08 | 5:14PM 0.52 | 5:50AM 0.21 | 5:57PM 0.68 | 6:36AM 0.38 | 6:40PM 0.87 | 7:22AM 0.59 | 7:26PM 1.06 | 8:10AM 0.80 | 8:17PM 1.24 | 9:02AM 0.98 | 9:16PM 1.36 | 10:00AM 1.12 | 10:26PM 1.41 | 11:04AM 1.17 | |||||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Sat 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:09 | - | - | 4:09 | - | - | 4:11 | - | - | 4:11 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:16 |
| Sunset | 10:28 | - | - | 10:28 | - | - | 10:28 | - | - | 10:28 | - | - | 10:27 | - | - | 10:27 | - | - | 10:27 | - | - | 10:25 | - | - | 10:25 | - | - | 10:24 | - | - | 10:23 | - | - | 10:23 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 5 | - | - | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, near gales from the NW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Melvich Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Melvich provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Melvich can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Melvich 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 (Melvich) 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 Melvich 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 Melvich, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 23 km (14 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 50 km (31 miles) away, Kirkwall, Burghead and Cromarty.
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