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Nothing Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.0° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nothing Left over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 9 | W 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | |
16 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 57 | 335 | 288 | 284 | 257 | 149 | 106 | 71 | 94 | 81 | 73 | 121 | 148 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:18PM2.45m | 2:30AM2.63m | 3:52PM2.32m | 3:58AM2.57m | 5:18PM2.34m | 5:17AM2.63m | 6:26PM2.46m | 6:20AM2.74m | 7:17PM2.60m | 7:11AM2.84m | 7:56PM2.75m | 7:53AM2.93m | 8:29PM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48AM0.54m | 8:10PM0.98m | 9:07AM0.71m | 9:32PM1.14m | 10:41AM0.72m | 11:05PM1.11m | 11:59AM0.58m | 00:17AM0.95m | 12:55PM0.41m | 1:10AM0.76m | 1:39PM0.28m | 1:54AM0.58m | 2:17PM0.20m | 2:32AM0.44m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — |
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Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | W 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 10 | N 9 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 12 | W 12 |
 kJ | 16 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 57 | 335 | 288 | 284 | 257 | 149 | 106 | 71 | 94 | 81 | 73 | 55 | 148 | 225 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | N 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | N 13 | W 12 | ENE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | N 11 | SE 5 | NNW 12 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 14 | W 13 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 26 | 20 | 57 | 121 | 56 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 10 | N 10 | W 9 | N 11 | N 6 | W 8 | W 13 | NW 6 | W 7 | NW 7 | NE 5 | — | — | W 11 | W 16 | W 15 | W 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 20 | 39 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | E 2 | — | E 2 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 12 | 5 | — | 12 | 77 | 53 | 45 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 460 | 648 | 471 | 482 | 183 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 178 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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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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