Nothing Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 21 Jan 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
8.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nothing Left this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Nothing Left in the next 12 days are 3.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 27th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 21s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, near gales from the ESE by Mon night).

Wed
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
1.1
W
1.4
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.9
W
1.6
W
2.1
W
3
W
2.5
W
Period(s) (?)131212171513131215151615141212171417161918
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4832391344815133362151035639111631945534193972103381526227466713820
Wind
(km/h)
55
SE
65
SE
60
SE
55
SE
55
ESE
55
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
40
SE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
40
SE
50
SE
50
ESE
50
ESE
30
SSE
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
2.76
10:29AM
3.17
11:01PM
2.71
11:02AM
3.11
11:39PM
2.65
11:41AM
3.00
12:22AM
2.58
12:27PM
2.86
1:15AM
2.49
1:26PM
2.69
2:20AM
2.42
2:42PM
2.55
3:37AM
2.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:24PM
0.10
4:28AM
0.35
5:00PM
0.10
5:04AM
0.41
5:38PM
0.17
5:44AM
0.53
6:20PM
0.30
6:28AM
0.68
7:07PM
0.49
7:21AM
0.84
8:06PM
0.69
8:32AM
0.97
9:23PM
0.85
10:04AM
0.98
Wed
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise--8:40--8:38--8:37--8:34--8:33--8:30--8:29
Sunset4:07--4:08--4:12--4:14--4:15--4:19--4:21--
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Rain (mm)
13--12342-------1341-
Temp. °C765544455664445544356
Feels °C (?)-5-7-8-7-9-9-8-6-4-3-4-6-5-4-5-5-7-8-9-20
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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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