Strathy Bay Surf Break

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Issued: 6 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
11.2° 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, W swell with 374 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strathy Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 10AM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
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)
1.4
W
6
1.5
W
7
1.6
W
7
1.7
W
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
N
10
0.9
N
9
0.7
W
7
1.5
W
6
1.3
W
7
0.3
N
7
1
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
9
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
199
226
374
273
151
99
127
133
51
176
183
9
79
74
130
179
200
156
121
85
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
WNW
5
SSE
5
E
15
ENE
10
SSE
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
5
SSW
5
E
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
NE
5
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
1:22PM3.26m
1:28AM3.64m
2:22PM3.11m
2:27AM3.43m
3:22PM3.02m
3:28AM3.24m
4:22PM2.99m
4:31AM3.11m
5:19PM3.01m
5:32AM3.05m
6:11PM3.08m
6:27AM3.07m
6:58PM3.17m
Low Tide
7:09PM0.87m
7:56AM0.52m
8:05PM1.08m
8:54AM0.74m
9:10PM1.23m
9:57AM0.91m
10:21PM1.29m
11:00AM1.00m
11:30PM1.25m
11:58AM1.02m
00:28AM1.14m
12:49PM0.99m
1:17AM1.00m
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clear
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mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:05
4:05
4:07
4:07
4:07
4:07
4:07
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10:28
10:28
10:28
10:28
10:28
10:28
10:28
 mm
9
3
2
1
Temp °C
16
16
12
14
15
13
16
18
17
18
18
14
15
16
14
18
20
16
22
22
20
Feels °C
9
9
6
9
10
11
14
15
14
15
14
9
11
12
14
17
18
14
24
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
W
9
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
9
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
3
4
4
1
273
151
99
71
133
51
33
18
9
13
74
130
179
200
156
121
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
11
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
11
0.8
N
10
0.6
WNW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
1
1
2
9
33
35
127
37
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
11
0.2
N
6
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
6
1.5
W
7
1.6
W
7
1.7
W
8
0.7
W
7
1.5
W
6
1.3
W
7
1.3
W
6
1
W
6
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.5
ESE
6
Energy kJ
161
199
226
374
42
176
183
115
79
5
5
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
565
780
49
285
260
0
0
37
0
193
49
285
43
414
0
0
37
5
5
37
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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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