Strathy Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 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
7.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 9.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 21st Mar)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 21st Mar)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 24th Mar)31ft (9.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
6.5
WNW
7
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
W
6
W
9.5
W
7
WNW
7
NW
7
NNW
8.5
NNW
7
N
4.5
N
3
N
1.9
N
2.1
W
Period(s) (?)151616151415141414131217141313131413121113
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Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)69671100412296705271291685720885125507418363810171501852075317467174962452318851649821808941491
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
SSW
30
W
45
W
50
W
25
WSW
20
S
45
SW
50
SW
60
WSW
60
NW
50
NW
50
NW
55
NNW
35
NNW
20
NW
20
SSE
35
NW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
3.99
9:18AM
4.21
9:44PM
3.95
9:57AM
4.07
10:21PM
3.81
10:41AM
3.82
11:03PM
3.58
11:31AM
3.48
11:55PM
3.31
12:38PM
3.12
1:06AM
3.05
2:14PM
2.86
2:45AM
2.95
4:01PM
2.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:20AM
0.07
3:44PM
-0.15
3:58AM
0.11
4:22PM
0.07
4:40AM
0.26
5:05PM
0.39
5:26AM
0.50
5:53PM
0.77
6:23AM
0.80
6:54PM
1.14
7:40AM
1.06
8:21PM
1.39
9:25AM
1.10
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-6:16--6:13--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:01--5:58-
Sunset--6:30--6:32--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:42--6:45
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C99910754551067443455788
Feels °C (?)36710-5-7-2-11-7-6-11-8-9-7-3-2-112
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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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