Strathy Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 4,533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strathy Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 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 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
9
3
W
8
3
W
9
5
WNW
10
4
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
10
1.9
W
10
1.6
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10
1.5
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10
1.7
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9
1.4
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9
1.4
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9
1.3
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8
1.7
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8
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8
1.5
W
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1146
1288
1556
4533
3320
1156
598
442
544
716
500
400
445
306
299
241
401
422
295
159
70
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
45
WSW
45
SW
55
WNW
40
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
5
SW
25
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
20
S
40
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
35
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
NE
25
ESE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
4:53AM2.81m
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
11:17AM1.34m
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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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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