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Sango Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
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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
9.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Sango Bay surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, W swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with W swell.
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 Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 28th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 30th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sango Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | |
239 | 154 | 89 | 39 | 24 | 20 | 64 | 43 | 578 | 264 | 121 | 151 | 211 | 183 | 130 | 99 | 64 | 46 | 33 | 38 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:31PM3.31m | 6:38AM3.36m | 7:08PM3.43m | 7:19AM3.41m | 7:43PM3.52m | 7:58AM3.45m | 8:17PM3.58m | 8:35AM3.47m | 8:51PM3.61m | 9:11AM3.45m | 9:25PM3.60m | 9:48AM3.38m | 10:01PM3.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:19PM0.70m | 00:41AM0.94m | 1:00PM0.66m | 1:22AM0.79m | 1:38PM0.62m | 2:00AM0.67m | 2:13PM0.60m | 2:35AM0.58m | 2:48PM0.60m | 3:11AM0.53m | 3:23PM0.63m | 3:47AM0.54m | 3:58PM0.68m | ||||||||
4:28 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:13 | |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
8 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | ESE 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NE 7 | WSW 11 | W 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | WSW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
239 | 154 | 89 | 39 | 24 | 6 | 64 | 43 | 2 | 11 | 121 | 151 | 211 | 183 | 130 | 173 | 64 | 46 | 56 | 38 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | E 7 | NE 7 | — | NW 9 | N 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | N 6 | WSW 12 | N 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | N 8 | W 10 | W 13 |
65 | 38 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 21 | 100 | 170 | 1 | 183 | 99 | 123 | 56 | 33 | 47 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 10 | N 6 | W 16 | — | W 17 | WSW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | E 4 | NNE 7 | N 8 | WSW 4 |
7 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 10 | 20 | 9 | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 19 | 12 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 3 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 8 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 216 | 578 | 264 | — | — | 15 | 246 | 5 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 350 | 113 | 111 | 111 | 314 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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











