
Surf Forecasts:
Strathy Bay surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 6,603 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with NW 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 (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strathy Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strathy Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2693 | 1668 | 1281 | 263 | 190 | 46 | 86 | 113 | 573 | 557 | 1122 | 4016 | 3853 | 3055 | 1722 | 854 | 631 | 288 | 264 | 1235 | 1962 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:04PM3.59m | 7:45AM3.53m | 7:51PM3.90m | 8:28AM3.75m | 8:32PM4.13m | 9:06AM3.89m | 9:11PM4.24m | 9:41AM3.94m | 9:47PM4.23m | 10:14AM3.91m | 10:23PM4.10m | 10:46AM3.80m | 10:58PM3.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM0.86m | 1:30AM0.33m | 1:45PM0.57m | 2:15AM0.02m | 2:28PM0.34m | 2:55AM-0.17m | 3:07PM0.19m | 3:33AM-0.23m | 3:43PM0.13m | 4:08AM-0.16m | 4:19PM0.16m | 4:42AM0.03m | 4:54PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 11 | — | NNW 8 | N 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | N 7 | NE 7 | N 11 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | NNW 11 | N 11 |
2693 | 1668 | — | 263 | 103 | 38 | 86 | 113 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 4016 | 3853 | 3055 | 1722 | 854 | 631 | 288 | 264 | 133 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 7 | N 11 | W 18 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | 220 | — | 33 | 40 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 115 | 187 | 258 | 173 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 46 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 10 | — | W 9 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | — | S 3 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | W 11 | W 11 |
— | — | 1281 | — | 190 | — | 9 | 9 | 573 | 557 | 1122 | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 1235 | 1962 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 640 | 1675 | 553 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 181 | 740 | 769 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 576 | 24 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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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.










