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Sango Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 18 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sango Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sango Bay sea temperature is
9.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sango Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sango Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | ESE 6 | W 9 | W 15 | W 14 | E 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 16 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | |
546 | 451 | 239 | 148 | 140 | 23 | 440 | 480 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 120 | 57 | 11 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:25AM4.04m | 9:45PM4.07m | 10:16AM3.89m | 10:33PM3.98m | 11:11AM3.65m | 11:26PM3.82m | 12:13PM3.38m | 00:26AM3.63m | 1:23PM3.14m | 1:33AM3.46m | 2:38PM3.00m | 2:46AM3.34m | 3:51PM2.99m | 3:55AM3.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:46PM0.09m | 4:13AM-0.02m | 4:33PM0.28m | 5:04AM0.09m | 5:22PM0.52m | 5:58AM0.28m | 6:14PM0.79m | 6:59AM0.50m | 7:14PM1.05m | 8:07AM0.69m | 8:23PM1.23m | 9:21AM0.79m | 9:40PM1.30m | ||||||||
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 | 4:46 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:58 |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | E 5 | W 15 | W 14 | W 12 | WSW 11 | NNE 7 | WSW 11 | W 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NE 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 |
 kJ | 546 | 451 | 239 | 148 | 59 | 23 | 440 | 480 | 309 | 438 | 5 | 240 | 19 | 212 | 147 | 2 | 58 | 120 | 57 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 7 | E 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WSW 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 99 | 105 | 72 | 37 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | W 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SSE 2 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | E 3 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 85 | 103 | 140 | — | 7 | 94 | 84 | 1 | 166 | — | 133 | 83 | 28 | 86 | 44 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 30 | 406 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 29 | 43 | 29 | 75 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 107 |
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Information about the Sango Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sango Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sango Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sango 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 (Sango 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 Sango 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 Sango Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 70 km (43 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Wick which is 97 km (60 miles) away
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