Nothing Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 11 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
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 6.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 11th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 18th Dec)21ft (6.5m) 21s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
5
6
9
9
7
4
6
4
4
2
4
9
7
5
4
4
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.1
W
3
W
3.5
W
4
W
4
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
5
W
3
W
3
WNW
2.3
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.9
W
2.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)141317161818161514131213111716141413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)285715075088646587259187976756388744342325181890328583536619391728772074124711811687
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
30
S
15
NW
20
S
20
S
25
SSW
35
S
40
SSW
35
WSW
20
SSE
20
S
20
WNW
15
SW
15
S
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
40
SSE
25
SW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:20PM
2.77
2:26AM
2.31
2:23PM
2.63
3:29AM
2.30
3:27PM
2.53
4:27AM
2.35
4:27PM
2.49
5:18AM
2.44
5:22PM
2.51
6:02AM
2.56
6:12PM
2.57
6:42AM
2.67
6:57PM
2.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
0.60
7:58AM
1.08
8:59PM
0.72
9:14AM
1.15
10:08PM
0.78
10:31AM
1.11
11:07PM
0.78
11:32AM
1.00
11:56PM
0.75
12:20PM
0.87
12:37AM
0.70
1:01PM
0.74
1:16AM
0.65
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise8:52--8:53--8:55--8:56--8:56--8:57--8:59--
Sunset-3:19--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11111088781313111111888776887
Feels °C (?)447331-13457544433-3-111
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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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