Strathy Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.7° 

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


Strathy Bay surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 4,994 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strathy Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Strathy Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strathy Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strathy Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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(10 max)
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2
1
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2
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3
2
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
11
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
11
2.5
WNW
10
3
NW
10
1.2
W
10
1.3
W
9
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
W
7
1.2
W
9
1.8
W
10
2
W
10
2.3
W
10
3.5
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
13
3
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1643
4619
2631
1526
1520
262
264
60
131
215
653
769
1019
4994
3912
2747
1338
1403
1040
265
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
40
SSW
15
SW
40
NNW
35
NNW
20
W
25
WSW
15
S
25
SSE
25
SSW
25
SW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
20
S
10
ESE
10
NE
15
NW
20
WNW
15
SSE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:05PM3.25m
6:53AM3.27m
7:04PM3.59m
7:45AM3.53m
7:51PM3.90m
8:28AM3.75m
8:32PM4.13m
9:06AM3.89m
9:11PM4.24m
9:41AM3.94m
9:47PM4.23m
10:14AM3.91m
10:23PM4.10m
Low Tide
00:35AM0.70m
12:57PM0.86m
1:30AM0.33m
1:45PM0.57m
2:15AM0.02m
2:28PM0.34m
2:55AM-0.17m
3:07PM0.19m
3:33AM-0.23m
3:43PM0.13m
4:08AM-0.16m
4:19PM0.16m
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6:28
6:30
6:31
6:35
6:37
6:39
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8:00
7:57
7:53
7:51
7:49
7:45
7:43
 mm
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
5
5
Temp °C
14
12
13
13
11
13
14
11
16
15
14
13
14
13
13
13
12
13
13
13
Feels °C
6
5
11
6
4
10
9
7
11
11
10
5
6
8
10
11
11
10
9
8
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Information about the Strathy Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Strathy Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Strathy Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Strathy 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 (Strathy 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 Strathy 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 - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Strathy Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 28 km (17 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 55 km (34 miles) away, Kirkwall and Invergordon.

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