Skarfskerry surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 21 Dec 2025 GMT
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Skarfskerry surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Skarfskerry sea temperature is
10.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skarfskerry this week:

The surf forecast for Skarfskerry over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Skarfskerry in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 24th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 27th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skarfskerry over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
WNW
2.5
WNW
2
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
1.2
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.3
WNW
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
2
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.2
W
2.1
W
2.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)161615131211161414131313121315131216141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2816297917397994252022016311942184914011175114013442119144214801027430835672047
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SSE
10
S
20
NW
15
NNW
5
NW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
15
S
5
SW
10
SW
30
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
onglassoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:07AM
2.98
9:31PM
2.73
9:41AM
2.99
10:06PM
2.65
10:15AM
2.97
10:43PM
2.57
10:49AM
2.93
11:23PM
2.48
11:26AM
2.87
12:09AM
2.40
12:09PM
2.79
1:04AM
2.35
1:02PM
2.71
2:07AM
2.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
0.39
3:35AM
0.50
4:04PM
0.38
4:10AM
0.52
4:42PM
0.39
4:46AM
0.58
5:22PM
0.42
5:24AM
0.66
6:04PM
0.46
6:07AM
0.78
6:51PM
0.51
6:56AM
0.90
7:44PM
0.57
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise9:02--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--
Sunset-3:18--3:18--3:19--3:21--3:21--3:22--3:22-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C889999899766665468887
Feels °C (?)123321554532331100-111
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Information about the Skarfskerry Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Skarfskerry provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Skarfskerry can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Skarfskerry 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 (Skarfskerry) 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 Skarfskerry 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 - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Skarfskerry, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wick which is 27 km (17 miles) away and Kirkwall, 41 km (25 miles) away.

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