Sinclair's Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 04 Jan 2026 GMT
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Sinclair's Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sinclair's Bay sea temperature is
9.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 7th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sinclair's Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm) heaviest on Sun night, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Mon night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu night, min -1°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
0.1
E
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
N
2.4
N
1.8
E
2.1
E
1.6
E
1
E
0.7
E
1.3
SE
1.9
ESE
2.1
E
1.9
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
SE
3
SE
Period(s) (?)5666767910108757881110987
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)861281817180528849464130488030751452218751226577450798
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
30
N
25
NW
15
W
25
W
30
NNE
35
NNW
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
5
NW
0
ENE
30
ENE
30
NNE
25
N
35
N
10
NW
20
SSE
60
SSE
75
SSE
70
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glassglassoncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:19AM
3.57
12:28PM
3.74
1:07AM
3.49
1:12PM
3.73
1:52AM
3.35
1:55PM
3.64
2:34AM
3.18
2:38PM
3.49
3:17AM
3.01
3:22PM
3.30
4:02AM
2.86
4:11PM
3.10
4:53AM
2.76
5:08PM
2.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:08AM
1.00
6:43PM
0.49
6:50AM
1.04
7:29PM
0.54
7:29AM
1.12
8:12PM
0.67
8:08AM
1.23
8:56PM
0.85
8:47AM
1.34
9:40PM
1.05
9:31AM
1.47
10:30PM
1.25
10:25AM
1.60
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
Sunrise-9:00--8:59--8:57--8:56--8:56--8:55--8:53-
Sunset--3:34--3:37--3:37--3:40--3:41--3:44--3:45
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Rain (mm)
61111-1-----------21410
Temp. °C333234301102433423546
Feels °C (?)-6-5-5-4-4-6-8-5-6-5-4-3-4-5-5-5-2-3-9-11-8
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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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