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Point of Ness surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 18 Aug 2025 BST
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Point of Ness surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point of Ness sea temperature is
13.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point of Ness this week:

The surf forecast for Point of Ness over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point of Ness in the next 12 days are 0.5m 26s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 26s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point of Ness over the next 12 days.

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Scotland – North Coast Surf
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
1
N
1.1
N
1
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.3
W
Period(s) (?)998866998888911111010109918
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1791439162666113713191117118112131296329241185136108103140
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
N
10
N
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
W
5
SSE
10
E
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrossglassglassoffcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:09PM
2.44
6:03AM
2.46
6:30PM
2.58
7:21AM
2.57
7:34PM
2.79
8:19AM
2.71
8:24PM
3.00
9:04AM
2.83
9:06PM
3.17
9:41AM
2.90
9:42PM
3.27
10:15AM
2.94
10:16PM
3.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:57AM
1.01
11:45PM
0.89
12:22PM
0.95
1:01AM
0.67
1:25PM
0.78
1:59AM
0.42
2:15PM
0.58
2:45AM
0.19
2:56PM
0.41
3:26AM
0.03
3:34PM
0.30
4:03AM
-0.06
4:10PM
0.24
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise5:39--5:41--5:43--5:46--5:48--5:50--5:52--
Sunset-8:53--8:51--8:47--8:45--8:43--8:39--8:37-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111213121111111110111110111211121211141514
Feels °C (?)91011978876776798101010121211
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Calm condsitions have become offshore at Point of Ness (light winds from the ESE at Wick Airport 25 km from Point of Ness). 0.8m 9s swell from the NW with a 0.3m 7s swell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    38 minutes ago Point of Ness

  2. weather stationWind Update Previously calm conditions have become cross-shore at Thurso Reef (light winds from the ESE at Wick Airport 30 km from Thurso Reef). 0.8m 9s swell from the NW with a 0.3m 7s swell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    38 minutes ago Thurso Reef
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25 km away, 38 min ago

11 km/h
ESE
0.0
13.7
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Point of Ness Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point of Ness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Point of Ness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point of Ness 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 (Point of Ness) 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 Point of Ness 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 Point of Ness, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 9 km (6 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 and Kirkwall, 46 km (29 miles) away.

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