
Surf Forecasts:
Nothing Left surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, W swell with 6,783 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WNW swell.
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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nothing Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 13 | W 14 | W 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | N 6 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1243 | 516 | 117 | 68 | 294 | 207 | 1558 | 5450 | 2151 | 1949 | 2248 | 875 | 418 | 84 | 55 | 40 | 159 | 234 | 1 | 496 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:35AM2.35m | 5:09PM2.45m | 6:12AM2.44m | 6:28PM2.66m | 7:22AM2.63m | 7:27PM2.93m | 8:13AM2.82m | 8:14PM3.17m | 8:56AM2.97m | 8:56PM3.34m | 9:33AM3.07m | 9:34PM3.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM0.98m | 10:55AM1.09m | 11:49PM0.83m | 12:21PM0.93m | 1:01AM0.52m | 1:21PM0.69m | 1:54AM0.20m | 2:09PM0.44m | 2:39AM-0.06m | 2:51PM0.24m | 3:20AM-0.22m | 3:30PM0.11m | 3:57AM-0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SE 7 | W 8 | W 13 | W 14 | W 12 | WNW 11 | SE 8 | W 10 | ENE 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | N 6 | SE 6 |
— | 516 | 117 | 68 | 17 | 207 | 1558 | 5450 | 2151 | 1949 | 3 | 70 | 3 | 84 | 55 | 40 | 159 | 20 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | W 11 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | SE 5 | — | — |
— | 7 | 78 | 28 | 6 | 63 | 2 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 52 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | WNW 7 | SE 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | E 6 | W 12 | ESE 4 | N 6 | — | — |
— | 5 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | SE 4 | SSE 3 | WSW 10 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | SE 3 | S 3 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 |
1243 | — | 14 | 7 | 294 | 9 | 18 | 100 | 52 | — | 2248 | 875 | 418 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 234 | 164 | 496 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 391 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 599 | 362 | 670 | 751 | 613 | 726 | 518 | 819 | 76 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 751 | 518 |
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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.










