Nothing Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 BST
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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
8.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nothing Left in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 29th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nothing Left over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
11
0.8
N
10
0.7
N
10
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
1
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.7
WNW
16
2.5
WNW
15
2.4
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
133
94
61
41
345
556
1628
2976
2318
1628
1044
669
401
460
360
275
184
106
125
120
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
W
5
S
10
E
10
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSE
15
WSW
35
W
15
NW
5
NNW
10
SE
10
S
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
High Tide
7:17PM2.60m
7:11AM2.84m
7:56PM2.75m
7:53AM2.93m
8:29PM2.87m
8:30AM2.98m
8:58PM2.96m
9:04AM3.01m
9:26PM3.01m
9:38AM3.00m
9:55PM3.03m
10:12AM2.94m
10:25PM2.99m
Low Tide
12:55PM0.41m
1:10AM0.76m
1:39PM0.28m
1:54AM0.58m
2:17PM0.20m
2:32AM0.44m
2:51PM0.18m
3:07AM0.35m
3:23PM0.21m
3:40AM0.30m
3:55PM0.28m
4:13AM0.31m
4:27PM0.39m
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clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
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5:30
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:18
5:16
5:13
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8:53
8:55
8:58
9:00
9:02
9:05
9:07
1
Temp °C
11
11
11
12
13
12
13
13
11
12
13
10
12
11
8
9
8
9
8
9
8
7
7
10
10
10
8
8
7
5
4
5
4
8
3
4
7
5
6
5
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
11
0.8
N
10
0.7
N
10
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
1
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.7
WNW
16
2.5
WNW
15
2.4
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
Energy kJ
184
133
94
61
41
345
556
1628
2976
2318
1628
1044
669
401
460
360
275
184
106
125
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.1
W
10
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
15
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
WNW
19
1.3
W
12
0.2
N
8
0.8
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
Energy kJ
9
2
5
4
38
26
210
446
5
52
17
7
5
4
4
1
6
10
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
5
0.3
NNE
8
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
5
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
2
20
2
14
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.8
SE
4
0.8
SSE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.1
SE
7
0.4
SW
3
1.1
W
5
Energy kJ
25
9
23
17
36
68
114
2
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
58
40
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
47
1
0
162
21
0
0
0
6
318
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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 16 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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