Strathy Bay Surf Break

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
12.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with 375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strathy Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 7th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 7th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
2
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
1.4
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.4
NNE
6
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.5
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
117
279
258
219
192
327
239
14
274
229
334
152
284
333
332
319
259
180
107
57
41
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
35
WSW
20
W
5
E
5
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
5
S
15
SW
5
WNW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
NNE
5
SE
5
N
10
NNW
0
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:10PM3.06m
1:13AM3.39m
2:01PM3.01m
2:05AM3.28m
3:00PM2.99m
3:09AM3.20m
4:06PM3.03m
4:22AM3.19m
5:13PM3.14m
5:36AM3.28m
6:17PM3.32m
6:45AM3.43m
7:16PM3.55m
Low Tide
7:09PM1.03m
7:48AM0.72m
7:59PM1.14m
8:41AM0.81m
9:00PM1.22m
9:45AM0.88m
10:15PM1.20m
10:58AM0.87m
11:32PM1.04m
12:09PM0.77m
00:42AM0.78m
1:11PM0.61m
1:42AM0.46m
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:16
4:18
4:20
4:20
4:22
4:24
4:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:22
10:21
10:20
10:19
10:17
10:16
10:15
 mm
7
5
7
1
1
2
Temp °C
14
14
13
12
14
15
19
20
16
20
19
15
12
11
12
13
14
13
15
15
14
Feels °C
10
8
9
12
14
14
16
17
15
19
19
15
10
9
9
11
12
12
12
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.5
N
8
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.4
NNE
6
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.5
NNE
10
1
W
9
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
Energy kJ
117
32
258
219
192
33
34
14
274
229
52
152
284
333
332
319
259
180
107
57
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
9
0.7
N
10
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
7
0.3
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
55
90
78
54
22
24
8
55
31
33
30
14
13
6
6
2
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
12
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
8
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.7
W
6
0.2
SSE
2
1.5
W
9
Energy kJ
279
327
239
191
1
334
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
66
49
0
0
0
0
34
0
0
0
0
32
43
0
54
37
0
43
162
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
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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