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Lat Long: 58.57° N 4.00° W

Strathy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strathy Bay sea temperature is
12.3°C
0.8° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 30ft (9.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 34ft (10.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 43,215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 30ft (9.0m), 14s 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 (Oct 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 9.0m and 14s 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 10.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3PM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 25th Oct)30ft (9.0m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 25th Oct)30ft (9.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 25th Oct)34ft (10.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1992
956
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2898
43215
15433
1685
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198
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633
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
70
WNW
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S
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High Tide
7:38PM3.77m
8:09AM3.78m
8:15PM3.95m
8:42AM3.93m
8:53PM4.06m
9:17AM4.01m
9:33PM4.06m
9:54AM3.99m
10:16PM3.94m
10:35AM3.89m
11:03PM3.72m
11:21AM3.71m
11:59PM3.43m
Low Tide
1:41PM0.62m
2:02AM0.13m
2:18PM0.38m
2:39AM-0.02m
2:56PM0.18m
3:17AM-0.06m
3:35PM0.07m
3:56AM0.01m
4:17PM0.06m
4:38AM0.19m
5:02PM0.16m
5:23AM0.45m
5:52PM0.36m
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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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