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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 BST
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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
7.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 16th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 16th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 11th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SE
2.5
SE
3
SE
3
SE
2.5
SE
2.2
SSE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
1.1
SE
0.6
E
0.7
ESE
1.8
SE
2.3
SE
2.5
SE
2.2
SE
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)999998766666778888766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19751185119215559956351347080243623946662354918218293331910
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSE
35
SSE
45
SSE
45
SSE
45
S
40
SSW
25
S
15
ESE
20
SSE
15
S
20
SE
40
SE
60
SE
45
SE
10
ENE
20
S
10
W
15
SSW
15
S
20
SE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:49PM
2.41
7:46AM
2.58
8:59PM
2.57
8:53AM
2.74
9:49PM
2.77
9:45AM
2.94
10:30PM
2.97
10:30AM
3.15
11:09PM
3.16
11:12AM
3.35
11:47PM
3.31
11:55AM
3.52
12:25AM
3.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
1.39
1:54AM
1.62
2:43PM
1.20
2:58AM
1.44
3:31PM
0.97
3:44AM
1.23
4:10PM
0.75
4:22AM
1.01
4:47PM
0.55
5:00AM
0.81
5:24PM
0.40
5:38AM
0.63
6:03PM
0.32
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:13--6:09--6:07--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--
Sunset-8:15--8:16--8:20--8:22--8:23--8:27--8:29-
mod rain
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
6-1----11--1213-3---1
Temp. °C78799789778889991110101110
Feels °C (?)-21-20-1-322133-1-315486664
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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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