Sinclair's Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.51° N 3.13° W

Sinclair's Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sinclair's Bay sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.4° 

Sinclair's Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sinclair's Bay surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NE swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sinclair's Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Sinclair's Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sinclair's Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sinclair's Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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341
246
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34
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Wind (km/h)
15
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SSE
15
SSE
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SE
10
SSE
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SE
10
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15
NNW
25
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WSW
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WNW
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WNW
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High Tide
00:18AM3.49m
12:57PM3.42m
1:06AM3.60m
1:46PM3.40m
1:52AM3.64m
2:33PM3.32m
2:36AM3.60m
3:17PM3.17m
3:20AM3.47m
3:59PM3.00m
4:05AM3.29m
4:43PM2.85m
4:52AM3.08m
Low Tide
6:01PM0.84m
6:33AM0.36m
6:48PM0.82m
7:22AM0.25m
7:32PM0.82m
8:09AM0.25m
8:13PM0.87m
8:54AM0.34m
8:54PM0.96m
9:38AM0.52m
9:33PM1.07m
10:22AM0.74m
10:16PM1.20m
11:08AM0.98m
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Information about the Sinclair's Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sinclair's Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sinclair's Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sinclair's 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 (Sinclair's 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 Sinclair's 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 - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Sinclair's Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Wick which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Scrabster which is 26 km (16 miles) away, Kirkwall, Lossiemouth and Burghead.

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