
Surf Forecasts:
Sinclair's Bay surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sinclair's Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | WNW 14 | S 4 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
106 | 123 | 49 | 21 | 59 | 53 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:49PM2.81m | 8:48AM2.87m | 9:09PM2.98m | 10:01AM3.05m | 10:11PM3.22m | 10:56AM3.23m | 11:03PM3.45m | 11:42AM3.36m | 11:48PM3.62m | 12:22PM3.43m | 00:30AM3.71m | 1:00PM3.44m | 1:09AM3.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34AM1.21m | 3:08PM1.43m | 3:43AM0.94m | 4:06PM1.26m | 4:36AM0.68m | 4:52PM1.08m | 5:21AM0.47m | 5:31PM0.92m | 6:01AM0.34m | 6:08PM0.80m | 6:38AM0.32m | 6:42PM0.73m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 11 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
3 | 123 | 49 | 21 | 71 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 134 | 178 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NE 8 | W 7 | W 13 | N 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | S 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 6 | W 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | S 4 | S 6 |
2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | N 8 | W 8 | N 8 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | N 7 | W 7 | N 7 | N 7 | W 12 | N 6 | SE 6 | — | SSE 5 | N 13 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | SE 2 | SE 4 | — | SW 3 | WNW 4 | W 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 |
106 | 7 | 12 | 33 | 59 | 53 | — | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 5 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 0 | 347 | 912 | 608 | 21 | 43 | 212 | 470 | 397 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 665 | 764 | 422 | 415 | 19 | 5 | 602 |
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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.










