Strathy Bay Surf Break

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Issued: 12 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
12.3° 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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,003 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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 Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
0
0
1
2
!
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
W
9
1.2
W
8
3
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
8
2.2
W
7
1.8
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.3
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
9
1
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
618
568
383
232
193
123
94
205
1003
526
511
507
529
544
270
159
155
184
120
74
218
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
25
W
15
WNW
15
W
5
NNW
5
E
10
SSE
15
WSW
35
W
20
W
15
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
NE
15
SE
15
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:47AM3.18m
11:53PM3.58m
12:26PM3.12m
00:30AM3.49m
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
Low Tide
5:44AM0.52m
5:47PM0.79m
6:22AM0.57m
6:26PM0.90m
7:02AM0.64m
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
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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4:15
4:16
4:16
4:18
4:20
4:20
4:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:23
10:22
10:22
10:21
10:20
10:19
10:17
 mm
6
2
7
5
4
3
8
Temp °C
14
13
13
15
12
12
14
14
13
13
13
14
18
18
17
20
20
18
24
23
17
Feels °C
12
8
9
12
11
11
13
12
8
9
11
11
15
15
17
20
19
17
21
20
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
W
9
0.5
N
8
0.6
N
9
0.8
N
10
0.9
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
7
0.7
N
8
1.3
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
9
1
W
10
Energy kJ
618
383
232
193
123
94
37
63
117
125
45
27
68
270
159
155
184
120
74
218
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.5
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
1
30
17
28
15
14
36
26
16
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
5
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
1
2
3
10
17
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
0.2
ESE
2
1.2
W
8
3
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
W
8
2.2
W
7
1.8
W
9
1.8
W
9
0.3
SE
2
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
568
1
205
1003
526
511
507
529
544
1
4
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
798
0
0
37
5
0
0
366
54
0
15
54
54
0
0
29
0
13
13
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
9
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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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