Strathy Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.2° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 2,824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
9
3
W
9
4
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
2.2
NW
10
2
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
10
1.5
N
10
1.3
W
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1.2
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9
1.3
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9
1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1177
1555
2824
2314
1087
610
906
748
574
432
319
239
274
224
91
111
129
141
173
137
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
45
SW
45
WNW
35
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
25
W
10
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15
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
25
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30
WSW
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30
WSW
20
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High Tide
5:33PM2.85m
6:04AM2.83m
6:34PM2.97m
7:03AM2.94m
7:25PM3.14m
7:51AM3.09m
8:08PM3.34m
8:32AM3.23m
8:45PM3.53m
9:09AM3.35m
9:19PM3.70m
9:43AM3.43m
9:51PM3.82m
Low Tide
11:58PM1.34m
12:24PM1.28m
00:58AM1.18m
1:16PM1.13m
1:45AM0.97m
1:58PM0.95m
2:25AM0.76m
2:35PM0.78m
3:01AM0.57m
3:09PM0.64m
3:36AM0.41m
3:42PM0.54m
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9:54
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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