Oldshoremore surf break

Oldshoremore surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 GMT
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Oldshoremore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oldshoremore sea temperature is
7.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oldshoremore this week:

The surf forecast for Oldshoremore over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oldshoremore in the next 12 days are 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 16th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oldshoremore over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Wed night, moderate winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, near gales from the SSW by Mon night).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
4.5
W
4.5
WNW
3.5
W
4
W
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.8
WNW
3
WNW
4
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)15131314161515141312121291218171614131716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11510462644587229105045906719081945143312019799021362426215966953644903324287572974272
Wind
(km/h)
45
WSW
55
SW
40
SW
45
SW
55
SW
40
SW
45
WSW
45
W
30
W
25
W
25
SW
45
SW
45
W
50
W
35
WSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
30
S
15
SSW
25
SW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:59AM
3.49
1:58PM
3.27
2:43AM
3.45
3:48PM
3.35
4:03AM
3.62
4:54PM
3.60
4:56AM
3.89
5:35PM
3.89
5:36AM
4.19
6:08PM
4.18
6:11AM
4.50
6:38PM
4.45
6:43AM
4.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:15PM
2.25
6:59AM
2.33
7:52PM
2.46
9:12AM
2.35
10:03PM
2.34
10:44AM
2.05
11:05PM
2.02
11:31AM
1.67
11:45PM
1.68
12:07PM
1.29
12:19AM
1.33
12:39PM
0.92
12:51AM
1.01
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:37--6:35--6:31--6:28
Sunset6:12--6:14--6:16--6:19--6:21--6:23--6:25--
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Rain (mm)
11962222432-325-3--41-
Temp. °C775556667756667811111156
Feels °C (?)-3-7-5-6-6-4-5-4000-4-5-4-2-3447-22
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Information about the Oldshoremore Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oldshoremore provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Oldshoremore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oldshoremore 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 (Oldshoremore) 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 Oldshoremore 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 Oldshoremore, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Stornoway which is 81 km (50 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Scrabster which is 92 km (57 miles) away

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