Sinclair's Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.51° N 3.13° W

Sinclair's Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sinclair's Bay sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.8° 

Sinclair's Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sinclair's Bay surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thursday
3
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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SE
5
0.2
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5
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SSE
5
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E
5
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SW
5
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SW
4
0.3
S
2
0.9
SE
5
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5
2
SSE
7
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8
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8
0.6
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7
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SSW
5
0.3
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6
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SSW
6
0.1
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5
0.8
NNW
4
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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352
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107
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62
Wind (km/h)
35
W
20
WSW
20
SSW
40
SW
50
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45
W
35
WNW
20
WNW
20
SSE
25
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25
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High Tide
4:11PM3.01m
4:34AM3.09m
5:07PM2.87m
5:45AM2.90m
6:20PM2.78m
7:14AM2.80m
7:49PM2.81m
8:48AM2.87m
9:09PM2.98m
10:01AM3.05m
10:11PM3.22m
10:56AM3.23m
11:03PM3.45m
Low Tide
9:54PM1.15m
10:29AM1.24m
11:02PM1.32m
11:50AM1.48m
00:52AM1.37m
1:45PM1.54m
2:34AM1.21m
3:08PM1.43m
3:43AM0.94m
4:06PM1.26m
4:36AM0.68m
4:52PM1.08m
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Temp °C
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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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