Strathy Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.7° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with 5,515 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 12th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 12th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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0.8
W
7
0.9
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8
1.6
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10
2.3
W
7
2.4
W
9
2.2
W
11
4
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12
3.5
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
12
2
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
10
1.2
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12
1.2
NNW
12
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12
1.4
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10
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10
1.1
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10
1.1
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10
1.3
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11
1.3
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11
1.3
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
94
541
569
963
1128
5515
3228
1619
908
653
469
425
284
394
212
242
252
396
372
295
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
SSE
30
SW
35
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
SW
30
N
35
NW
35
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
11:18AM3.62m
11:34PM3.59m
11:51AM3.39m
00:12AM3.26m
Low Tide
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
5:15AM0.30m
5:29PM0.48m
5:48AM0.62m
6:05PM0.74m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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