Strathy Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 GMT
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Strathy Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
11.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strathy Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Strathy Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strathy Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 20th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, strong winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 3mm) on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
3
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
N
3
N
4
N
4.5
N
4.5
N
4.5
N
4
N
3
N
2.1
N
1.6
N
1.1
N
1.7
W
1.8
W
2
W
1.7
WNW
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)12121011111211101010109101110111110111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14942543288846684286519935942080867472221481602934586466483410606683495
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
35
NNE
40
N
40
N
40
NNW
50
N
30
N
25
N
10
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
E
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:57PM
3.52
7:20AM
3.60
7:32PM
3.56
7:50AM
3.65
8:06PM
3.55
8:21AM
3.65
8:39PM
3.50
8:52AM
3.61
9:13PM
3.39
9:25AM
3.53
9:48PM
3.25
10:00AM
3.43
10:25PM
3.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:59PM
0.68
1:13AM
0.48
1:32PM
0.56
1:45AM
0.47
2:05PM
0.48
2:17AM
0.50
2:38PM
0.46
2:50AM
0.57
3:13PM
0.51
3:24AM
0.66
3:49PM
0.61
3:59AM
0.79
4:28PM
0.74
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise8:11--8:12--8:15--8:17--8:19--8:22--8:23--
Sunset-3:49--3:48--3:45--3:44--3:42--3:41--3:38-
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light snow
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
23644721--21------111
Temp. °C444445555327653444677
Feels °C (?)0-5-6-7-7-7-4-30-3-4132-100-1312
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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 12 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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