Nothing Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 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
10.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nothing Left in the next 12 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 19th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
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8
0
6
3
1
1
6
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6
W
4.5
W
5
W
4
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.3
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
WNW
1.6
W
1.2
W
0.8
WNW
0.7
W
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
W
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)201818161515131212171615131211111513121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2730013616153928763946555291783819581708361342546919446167110326444359424232
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
30
SSE
20
SW
35
SSW
50
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
35
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:39PM
2.72
7:56AM
2.87
8:18PM
2.76
8:32AM
2.94
8:55PM
2.76
9:07AM
2.98
9:31PM
2.73
9:41AM
2.99
10:06PM
2.65
10:15AM
2.97
10:43PM
2.57
10:49AM
2.93
11:23PM
2.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:39PM
0.61
1:52AM
0.59
2:15PM
0.51
2:26AM
0.54
2:51PM
0.44
3:01AM
0.51
3:27PM
0.39
3:35AM
0.50
4:04PM
0.38
4:10AM
0.52
4:42PM
0.39
4:46AM
0.58
5:22PM
0.42
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise9:00--9:00--9:02--9:02--9:03--9:03--9:03--
Sunset-3:18--3:18--3:18--3:19--3:19--3:21--3:22-
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C788998888888999888777
Feels °C (?)01-2-1-21111220122-111234
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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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