Sinclair's Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.51° N 3.13° W

Sinclair's Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sinclair's Bay sea temperature is
13.4°C
1.0° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSE swell with 28 kJ wave energy.

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

The most powerful waves expected at Sinclair's Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.9
S
4
0.5
SE
6
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.5
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SSW
5
0.1
S
7
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
S
3
0.1
W
11
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
23
16
2
2
0
0
2
2
12
5
6
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
3
Wind (km/h)
10
S
35
S
30
SW
40
WSW
40
W
30
WSW
20
SSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
45
W
45
W
40
W
15
WSW
25
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
WNW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
3:34AM3.01m
3:47PM2.92m
4:18AM2.78m
4:32PM2.78m
5:19AM2.57m
5:34PM2.66m
6:48AM2.46m
7:00PM2.63m
8:25AM2.52m
8:26PM2.73m
9:32AM2.69m
9:27PM2.90m
Low Tide
8:55PM1.09m
9:20AM1.22m
9:34PM1.29m
9:58AM1.46m
10:27PM1.50m
10:56AM1.68m
00:10AM1.63m
12:47PM1.80m
2:17AM1.55m
2:28PM1.72m
3:20AM1.35m
3:26PM1.56m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:47
6:48
6:50
6:52
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:30
7:28
7:24
7:22
7:19
7:15
7:13
 mm
4
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
14
13
12
12
11
14
14
14
14
14
11
12
12
11
16
18
17
19
18
15
Feels °C
11
6
6
4
3
7
10
8
6
6
2
3
4
6
14
17
15
16
16
13
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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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