Nothing Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 GMT
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Nothing Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nothing Left sea temperature is
7.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nothing Left this week:

The surf forecast for Nothing Left over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nothing Left in the next 12 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 21st Feb)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 21st Feb)11ft (3.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nothing Left over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed afternoon, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
5
2
2
2
4
0
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NNW
2
N
2
N
1.9
N
1.7
N
1.4
N
1.1
N
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.9
W
2.3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)12121213131211131110101817169121315151513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19111084114111369565553131573962884761257206826221197218922783067268318691006
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
S
35
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
45
SSE
45
SSE
45
SSE
30
S
25
S
40
WSW
35
W
10
SSW
25
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
40
NW
30
W
15
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
2.89
9:03AM
3.28
9:31PM
2.96
9:32AM
3.34
10:02PM
2.98
10:04AM
3.34
10:34PM
2.96
10:38AM
3.26
11:08PM
2.89
11:17AM
3.11
11:48PM
2.77
12:04PM
2.89
12:37AM
2.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:57AM
0.24
3:25PM
-0.08
3:31AM
0.16
3:59PM
-0.15
4:06AM
0.15
4:35PM
-0.12
4:43AM
0.20
5:12PM
0.02
5:23AM
0.32
5:52PM
0.24
6:06AM
0.51
6:38PM
0.53
6:59AM
0.73
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:31--7:30--7:26--7:24
Sunset5:13--5:15--5:17--5:20--5:22--5:24--5:27--
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Rain (mm)
--------11--13-43--3-
Temp. °C4245455456888109888979
Feels °C (?)-2-3-6-5-6-5-6-7-20-10552111224
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Information about the Nothing Left Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nothing Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nothing Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nothing Left 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 (Nothing Left) 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 Nothing Left 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 Nothing Left, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 6 km (4 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 27 km (17 miles) away, Kirkwall and Lossiemouth.

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