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Sinclair's Bay Surf Forecast
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Sinclair's Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 13 Nov 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sinclair's Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sinclair's Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sinclair's Bay in the next 12 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 20th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 20th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 17th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sinclair's Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 437 | 111 | 124 | 108 | 80 | 33 | 42 | 51 | 51 | 152 | 286 | 332 | 89 | 53 | 121 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:03AM 2.82 | 7:04PM 3.05 | 8:02AM 2.91 | 8:04PM 3.13 | 8:47AM 3.03 | 8:54PM 3.21 | 9:26AM 3.14 | 9:36PM 3.27 | 10:00AM 3.24 | 10:14PM 3.30 | 10:33AM 3.32 | 10:50PM 3.31 | 11:05AM 3.38 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:45AM 1.16 | 1:04PM 1.70 | 1:45AM 1.09 | 2:01PM 1.56 | 2:31AM 1.04 | 2:45PM 1.42 | 3:08AM 1.01 | 3:21PM 1.29 | 3:40AM 0.99 | 3:54PM 1.20 | 4:11AM 0.99 | 4:27PM 1.12 | 4:41AM 1.01 | 5:00PM 1.08 | ||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thu 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:52 | - | - | 3:49 | - | - | 3:48 | - | - | 3:47 | - | - | 3:45 | - | - | 3:42 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | -2 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -1 | 0 | |
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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 12 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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