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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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melvich in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melvich over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 432 | 364 | 219 | 137 | 572 | 690 | 324 | 242 | 127 | 85 | 59 | 108 | 181 | 76 | 141 | 116 | 149 | 71 | 45 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 41 | 128 | 276 | 231 | 164 | 239 | 318 | 262 | 323 | 466 | 655 | 1290 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:07PM 3.64 | 10:21AM 3.57 | 10:36PM 3.56 | 10:53AM 3.43 | 11:09PM 3.44 | 11:30AM 3.26 | 11:47PM 3.29 | 12:16PM 3.05 | 12:36AM 3.13 | 1:20PM 2.84 | 1:45AM 3.00 | 2:52PM 2.74 | 3:12AM 3.00 | 4:25PM 2.82 | 4:33AM 3.15 | 5:38PM 3.06 | 5:38AM 3.40 | 6:33PM 3.35 | 6:34AM 3.67 | 7:20PM 3.62 | 7:24AM 3.90 | 8:03PM 3.84 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:07PM 0.32 | 4:24AM 0.40 | 4:39PM 0.44 | 4:58AM 0.49 | 5:14PM 0.60 | 5:36AM 0.63 | 5:52PM 0.80 | 6:20AM 0.80 | 6:37PM 1.01 | 7:15AM 0.96 | 7:35PM 1.22 | 8:26AM 1.06 | 8:51PM 1.36 | 9:52AM 0.99 | 10:19PM 1.33 | 11:12AM 0.75 | 11:35PM 1.13 | 12:14PM 0.42 | 12:35AM 0.84 | 1:06PM 0.13 | 1:25AM 0.53 | 1:52PM -0.08 | 2:11AM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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