Strathy Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 BST
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Strathy Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
7.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 23rd Apr)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
!
2
2
2
4
3
0
2
3
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
0.7
W
0.8
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
2.3
W
3
W
2.2
WNW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
W
1.8
W
2.2
NW
2.5
NW
Period(s) (?)1312161413121111798881313121110677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59144314602427224157864671228650313233153812566944073390476684
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
15
SE
15
S
30
WSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
45
W
40
W
20
W
10
W
10
NNW
10
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SSE
10
W
25
WNW
35
W
35
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:50--5:48--5:46
Sunset8:28--8:30--8:32--8:35--8:37--8:39--8:42--
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-41--1--1------------
Temp. °C141111121012141189810109111299999
Feels °C (?)97556584-2027767755311
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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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