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Point of Ness Surf Forecast
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Point of Ness surf Forecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point of Ness in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point of Ness over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 201 | 157 | 114 | 495 | 633 | 336 | 242 | 127 | 87 | 59 | 150 | 139 | 79 | 50 | 123 | 114 | 96 | 94 | 84 | 77 | 53 | 35 | 19 | 14 | 31 | 92 | 629 | 623 | 1093 | 732 | 403 | 107 | 61 | 28 | 17 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | glass | glass | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:22PM 2.99 | 10:35AM 2.93 | 10:50PM 2.94 | 11:06AM 2.82 | 11:20PM 2.84 | 11:42AM 2.67 | 11:58PM 2.72 | 12:28PM 2.49 | 12:48AM 2.59 | 1:36PM 2.31 | 2:00AM 2.48 | 3:15PM 2.22 | 3:30AM 2.48 | 4:48PM 2.28 | 4:49AM 2.60 | 5:59PM 2.46 | 5:53AM 2.79 | 6:53PM 2.69 | 6:48AM 3.00 | 7:39PM 2.90 | 7:38AM 3.18 | 8:21PM 3.09 | 8:25AM 3.30 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:25PM 0.26 | 4:42AM 0.33 | 4:58PM 0.37 | 5:17AM 0.41 | 5:33PM 0.51 | 5:56AM 0.53 | 6:11PM 0.68 | 6:40AM 0.67 | 6:56PM 0.86 | 7:34AM 0.80 | 7:53PM 1.02 | 8:46AM 0.87 | 9:08PM 1.13 | 10:13AM 0.79 | 10:37PM 1.10 | 11:33AM 0.56 | 11:54PM 0.92 | 12:35PM 0.27 | 12:53AM 0.67 | 1:26PM 0.02 | 1:44AM 0.41 | 2:11PM -0.14 | 2:30AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 |
| Sunset | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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