Silos Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.60° N 3.42° W

Silos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silos sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.9° 

Silos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Silos surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 10,251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Silos this week:

The surf forecast for Silos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silos in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 21st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 25th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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PM
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PM
Night
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AM
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Night
AM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
3
2
0
4
2
1
4
2
2
4
2
7
6
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
W
11
4
W
10
5
W
11
4.5
WNW
10
4
WNW
10
3
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.5
W
10
2.3
WNW
14
2.5
W
13
2.3
WNW
13
2.3
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
12
1.9
W
12
1.6
W
13
4
W
17
3.5
W
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3093
3402
5775
3745
3354
2233
1047
555
625
648
443
1956
2288
1661
1480
1144
1000
980
835
8560
6034
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
50
WSW
50
W
50
WNW
45
WNW
20
W
25
SSE
15
SW
15
S
20
SW
20
WNW
5
W
25
W
25
WNW
15
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:07PM2.21m
4:16AM2.08m
4:47PM2.21m
5:47AM2.14m
6:03PM2.35m
6:50AM2.29m
6:56PM2.55m
7:35AM2.47m
7:35PM2.76m
8:10AM2.65m
8:08PM2.95m
8:41AM2.82m
8:39PM3.12m
Low Tide
8:21AM1.32m
9:20PM1.29m
10:02AM1.43m
11:30PM1.25m
11:55AM1.32m
00:42AM1.03m
12:52PM1.10m
1:24AM0.76m
1:31PM0.87m
1:58AM0.48m
2:05PM0.64m
2:30AM0.23m
2:38PM0.43m
3:02AM0.03m
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6:50
6:52
6:54
6:56
6:58
7:01
7:03
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7:22
7:20
7:16
7:14
7:10
7:08
7:06
 mm
3
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Temp °C
13
13
12
12
12
11
10
17
17
17
13
12
12
13
12
13
16
17
14
14
11
Feels °C
4
4
2
2
3
5
4
17
16
14
9
10
6
8
9
7
11
13
9
9
7
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Information about the Silos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Silos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Silos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Silos 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 (Silos) 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 Silos 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 Silos, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wick which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Kirkwall and Lossiemouth.

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