Sandwood Bay surf break

Sandwood Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 08 Mar 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
7.7° 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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 10th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 13th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 15th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, severe gales from the SW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Wed night, moderate winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
0
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
1
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.3
W
1.9
WNW
2.1
W
6.5
W
5.5
W
3.5
WNW
4.5
W
4
WNW
5
W
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
W
2.1
WNW
2
W
4.5
WNW
5.5
W
Period(s) (?)121413131212121414131314141514141313121618
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11001509109490114941029135614812115604391735360298789414034673731261513231117995018722
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
45
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSE
55
SSW
55
WSW
60
SW
50
SSW
45
SW
55
SSW
50
WSW
50
SW
35
SW
35
WNW
25
W
40
SSW
65
SW
75
SW
50
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13PM
4.20
10:25AM
4.06
10:49PM
3.95
11:05AM
3.75
11:39PM
3.70
12:05PM
3.45
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:27AM
1.42
4:48PM
1.56
5:03AM
1.75
5:25PM
1.92
5:49AM
2.08
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
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-6:54--6:52--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:39--6:37-
Sunset--6:07--6:09--6:12--6:14--6:16--6:19--6:21
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Rain (mm)
-1----42214626-35-1834
Temp. °C878789966755566677546
Feels °C (?)302-2131-6-7-7-6-7-7-1-3-10-2-7-13-6
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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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