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Melvich surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 04 Oct 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 Saturday (Oct 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melvich in the next 12 days are 9.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 4th Oct) | 25ft (7.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 4th Oct) | 25ft (7.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 4th Oct) | 31ft (9.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melvich over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WNW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 16266 | 34820 | 32484 | 13899 | 2749 | 1271 | 1628 | 1890 | 3321 | 2580 | 1877 | 4027 | 3934 | 4998 | 6395 | 9244 | 9746 | 7456 | 4360 | 3420 | 1659 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:09PM 3.53 | 7:46AM 3.51 | 7:47PM 3.85 | 8:21AM 3.78 | 8:24PM 4.10 | 8:57AM 3.98 | 9:03PM 4.26 | 9:33AM 4.08 | 9:44PM 4.28 | 10:10AM 4.06 | 10:27PM 4.16 | 10:50AM 3.94 | 11:13PM 3.90 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:07PM 0.89 | 1:34AM 0.31 | 1:47PM 0.57 | 2:12AM -0.03 | 2:26PM 0.29 | 2:50AM -0.26 | 3:05PM 0.07 | 3:29AM -0.36 | 3:45PM -0.06 | 4:09AM -0.29 | 4:26PM -0.07 | 4:50AM -0.07 | 5:10PM 0.04 | ||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | -6 | -6 | -3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast
Cross-shore wind at Melvich have swung cross-off (near gales from the W at Altnaharra NO 2 43 km from Melvich). A 5.6m swell from the NW is too big for here
43 km away, 1 h 12 min ago
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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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