Skirza Harbour surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 GMT
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Skirza Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Skirza Harbour sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skirza Harbour this week:

The surf forecast for Skirza Harbour over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Skirza Harbour in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 11th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 12th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 14th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.8
W
2
W
1.7
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
3.5
W
3
W
2
W
1.4
W
2.2
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)131113181617171616141414131515161414131413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2601319413102116722375170225741531543429851483694212434822191932779891704485
Wind
(km/h)
45
WSW
35
S
30
S
20
NNW
25
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
45
S
50
SSW
50
WSW
30
SW
40
SSE
40
SW
40
SW
30
SW
25
S
25
SSW
20
SW
25
S
55
SSE
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:47AM
2.24
3:42PM
2.53
4:49AM
2.13
4:43PM
2.38
5:53AM
2.10
5:48PM
2.27
6:53AM
2.14
6:54PM
2.22
7:46AM
2.21
7:55PM
2.23
8:32AM
2.29
8:48PM
2.29
9:13AM
2.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:21PM
0.42
9:18AM
1.04
10:28PM
0.56
10:30AM
1.13
11:34PM
0.66
11:47AM
1.13
12:33AM
0.72
12:54PM
1.07
1:24AM
0.75
1:49PM
0.97
2:09AM
0.76
2:34PM
0.85
2:49AM
0.74
3:14PM
0.73
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Sunrise-8:51--8:52--8:53--8:55--8:56--8:56--8:57-
Sunset--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:17--3:17--3:17--3:17
light rain
cloud
clear
light rain
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2--4---------------1-
Temp. °C1111111098810121310111199987899
Feels °C (?)0357300-12430301322-101
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Information about the Skirza Harbour Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Skirza Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Skirza Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Skirza Harbour 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 (Skirza Harbour) 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 Skirza Harbour 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 Skirza Harbour, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Wick which is 19 km (12 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 28 km (17 miles) away, Kirkwall and Lossiemouth.

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