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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
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.4° 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 Monday (May 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sinclair's Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 10AM. 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 10s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 15th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sinclair's Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | N 3 | N 3 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | SE 3 | NE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | |
0 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 777 | 505 | 184 | 31 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 31 | 95 | 80 | 119 | 165 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:58AM2.90m | 9:47PM2.93m | 9:50AM3.09m | 10:32PM3.11m | 10:40AM3.27m | 11:16PM3.26m | 11:30AM3.43m | 11:59PM3.37m | 12:19PM3.51m | 00:44AM3.43m | 1:10PM3.52m | 1:29AM3.43m | 2:02PM3.43m | 2:15AM3.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:24PM0.74m | 3:42AM1.03m | 4:08PM0.59m | 4:27AM0.83m | 4:52PM0.49m | 5:12AM0.66m | 5:37PM0.46m | 5:57AM0.52m | 6:23PM0.50m | 6:45AM0.44m | 7:09PM0.62m | 7:35AM0.42m | 7:56PM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:40 |
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Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | SE 7 |
 kJ | 87 | 58 | 25 | 9 | 2 | — | 777 | 505 | 184 | 31 | 12 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 23 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | W 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 43 | 273 | 885 | 117 | 55 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 30 | 31 | 95 | 80 | 119 | 165 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 5 | 578 | 1138 | 879 | 502 | 503 | 503 | 502 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 112 | 63 |
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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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