Strathy Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 10 Dec 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
10.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Dec 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strathy Bay in the next 12 days are 13.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 11th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 11th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 14th Dec)43ft (13.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly gales.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7
W
5
W
3
W
2.3
W
3
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
5.5
W
11
W
5.5
W
5
W
5.5
W
3.5
W
2.3
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)131314131716181716151318161414121315141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)149357524309518115244660786776947828053791082564306138861031912260325417564762579243161673
Wind
(km/h)
65
WSW
45
WSW
25
SSE
30
S
5
W
15
S
20
SSE
25
S
35
S
35
SSE
65
SW
55
WSW
25
SSE
55
SW
45
SW
35
SSW
50
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
25
SSW
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:50AM
3.04
12:54PM
3.39
1:56AM
2.91
1:59PM
3.22
3:02AM
2.88
3:04PM
3.10
4:02AM
2.93
4:06PM
3.05
4:54AM
3.03
5:02PM
3.08
5:40AM
3.15
5:52PM
3.15
6:20AM
3.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
0.56
6:32AM
1.12
7:25PM
0.78
7:35AM
1.31
8:31PM
0.93
8:49AM
1.40
9:38PM
1.00
10:03AM
1.37
10:37PM
1.00
11:04AM
1.24
11:27PM
0.95
11:53AM
1.08
12:11AM
0.87
Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Sunrise--8:55--8:56--8:56--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:00
Sunset3:22--3:22--3:22--3:22--3:21--3:21--3:21--
cloud
light rain
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part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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light rain
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clear
rain showers
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cloud
Rain (mm)
-1--3----21-1--1-----
Temp. °C10111010107778111091098787756
Feels °C (?)-3043810-124-433-3-2-2-300-1-2
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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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