Sandwood Bay surf break

Sandwood Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 04 Apr 2026 BST
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Sandwood Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandwood Bay sea temperature is
7.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandwood Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Sandwood Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandwood Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 4th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 6th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandwood Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, near gales from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
2
4
0
0
0
0
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
3
1
1
1
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!
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.6
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.2
W
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
W
1.9
WNW
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)14141313710101112171615141312111115151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29481990148877894328481107668397392428511835138711036784594963666333018681144
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
0
S
45
N
35
W
50
W
30
W
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:36PM
4.56
9:51AM
4.44
10:06PM
4.43
10:22AM
4.22
10:38PM
4.24
10:57AM
3.96
11:14PM
4.01
11:39AM
3.68
12:02AM
3.75
12:39PM
3.40
1:13AM
3.52
2:15PM
3.22
2:46AM
3.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:44PM
0.72
3:54AM
0.88
4:13PM
0.96
4:26AM
1.09
4:43PM
1.25
4:59AM
1.33
5:14PM
1.55
5:35AM
1.61
5:49PM
1.86
6:20AM
1.87
6:36PM
2.14
7:25AM
2.09
8:01PM
2.34
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise6:39--6:37--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:22--
Sunset-8:07--8:08--8:10--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:21-
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cloud
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light rain
Rain (mm)
-111121--------12----4
Temp. °C555566777141411141213887988
Feels °C (?)-32-7-4-6-62229109121010333545
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Information about the Sandwood Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandwood Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandwood Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandwood Bay 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 (Sandwood Bay) 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 Sandwood Bay 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 Sandwood Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Stornoway which is 86 km (53 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Scrabster which is 89 km (55 miles) away

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