Strathy Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 BST
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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
9.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Strathy Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 756 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with WNW 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 Friday (May 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 30th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.5
WNW
9
1.9
WSW
6
2.5
W
7
1.3
W
7
1
W
7
1
N
10
1.1
N
10
1
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
W
13
0.7
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
24
11
48
280
675
166
94
184
223
181
104
130
93
58
29
31
58
33
55
144
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SE
10
S
20
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
10
S
5
SE
5
S
5
NW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:29PM3.41m
7:40AM3.39m
8:04PM3.49m
8:19AM3.43m
8:37PM3.55m
8:56AM3.45m
9:11PM3.58m
9:33AM3.43m
9:46PM3.57m
10:09AM3.36m
10:22PM3.54m
10:47AM3.25m
10:59PM3.48m
Low Tide
1:19PM0.65m
1:41AM0.79m
1:57PM0.62m
2:18AM0.66m
2:32PM0.60m
2:54AM0.58m
3:07PM0.60m
3:30AM0.53m
3:42PM0.63m
4:06AM0.54m
4:17PM0.69m
4:43AM0.59m
4:52PM0.77m
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light rain
light rain
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4:24
4:22
4:20
4:20
4:18
4:16
4:16
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10:01
10:04
10:06
10:07
10:08
10:09
10:12
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
Temp °C
20
21
18
16
13
12
12
15
12
12
13
12
13
14
12
14
14
13
17
17
13
16
17
16
12
7
4
9
14
12
11
13
11
11
12
9
10
11
10
13
12
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
SE
4
0.5
WNW
9
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
19
1.3
W
7
1
W
7
1
N
10
1.1
N
10
1
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.7
W
12
Energy kJ
40
24
4
48
1
7
166
94
184
223
181
99
130
93
28
29
31
58
33
32
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.3
W
8
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
W
11
0.3
N
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
W
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
E
5
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
W
13
0.3
NNE
7
Energy kJ
6
6
11
4
1
9
10
52
94
103
104
47
45
58
19
18
17
29
55
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
19
0.1
N
8
0.3
N
12
0.3
W
13
0.4
WNW
7
0.1
N
9
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
E
5
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
9
4
5
1
7
1
26
31
15
2
31
2
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.8
ESE
4
0.3
WSW
2
0.9
W
5
1.9
WSW
6
2.5
W
7
0.3
NW
2
0.5
E
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
1.2
NE
5
Energy kJ
4
22
1
37
280
675
1
5
7
9
12
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
5
366
43
0
552
184
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
5
5
5
5
13
61
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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