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Sandwood Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 30 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
8.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandwood Bay in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 31st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 31st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 2nd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
2
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.4
WNW
2
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.8
WNW
1.1
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.3
WNW
0.6
WNW
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)211817161515141318161514131615141312232118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22720471688978775764569440111120021263769345359522317168110101349700
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSE
20
S
15
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
45
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
E
45
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:36PM
4.39
5:58AM
4.65
6:30PM
4.64
6:43AM
4.95
7:15PM
4.82
7:26AM
5.16
7:56PM
4.90
8:05AM
5.23
8:35PM
4.87
8:43AM
5.17
9:12PM
4.75
9:20AM
4.99
9:48PM
4.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:31AM
1.60
11:50PM
1.57
12:28PM
1.20
12:41AM
1.30
1:15PM
0.84
1:24AM
1.05
1:58PM
0.57
2:04AM
0.88
2:37PM
0.44
2:42AM
0.80
3:14PM
0.46
3:18AM
0.85
3:50PM
0.63
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise8:30--8:29--8:26--8:25--8:22--8:19--8:18--
Sunset-4:35--4:37--4:39--4:43--4:45--4:46--4:50-
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C555657776667554677765
Feels °C (?)-5-5-30-112412-10-7-7-711-1-2-4-5
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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 12 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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