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Sinclair's Bay Surf Forecast
/ Scot – East Coast (44 surf breaks) /
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Sinclair's Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 BST
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 Tuesday (Sep 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sinclair's Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sinclair's Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 119 | 54 | 78 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 158 | 100 | 39 | 138 | 162 | 0 | 24 | 10 | 42 | 92 | 128 | 88 | 46 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:01PM 2.95 | 9:58AM 2.97 | 10:03PM 3.16 | 10:48AM 3.11 | 10:52PM 3.34 | 11:29AM 3.22 | 11:33PM 3.48 | 12:04PM 3.29 | 12:09AM 3.54 | 12:36PM 3.32 | 12:43AM 3.55 | 1:06PM 3.32 | 1:16AM 3.50 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:40AM 1.03 | 4:02PM 1.41 | 4:31AM 0.83 | 4:43PM 1.24 | 5:10AM 0.68 | 5:17PM 1.10 | 5:44AM 0.59 | 5:48PM 0.97 | 6:15AM 0.56 | 6:17PM 0.88 | 6:44AM 0.58 | 6:46PM 0.85 | 7:12AM 0.65 | ||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | ||
| Sunset | 7:28 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - East Coast
The wind is still cross-off at Sinclair's Bay (light winds from the S at Wick Airport 7 km from Sinclair's Bay). A 0.9m windswell from the SSE
1 h 9 min ago
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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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