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Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
12.9°C
1.0° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 18s period, WNW swell with 25,997 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period. 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 6.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 14th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 14th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
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12
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19
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16
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WNW
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3.5
WNW
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2.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1768
24423
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7924
3787
1214
1206
1397
1005
750
553
387
663
768
6764
5727
3933
3186
2989
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Wind (km/h)
45
S
35
SW
30
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35
WSW
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WNW
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High Tide
11:03PM3.46m
11:15AM3.43m
11:40PM3.18m
11:52AM3.19m
00:24AM2.89m
12:38PM2.95m
1:27AM2.63m
1:51PM2.75m
3:06AM2.49m
3:30PM2.71m
4:40AM2.56m
4:49PM2.84m
Low Tide
5:01PM0.48m
5:15AM0.71m
5:37PM0.71m
5:50AM0.99m
6:17PM0.97m
6:30AM1.26m
7:07PM1.23m
7:22AM1.49m
8:18PM1.43m
8:39AM1.65m
9:56PM1.44m
10:20AM1.63m
11:19PM1.24m
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Temp °C
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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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