Tang Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.65° N 3.24° W

Tang Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tang Head sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.0° 

Tang Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tang Head surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 303 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tang Head this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.4
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9
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.6
W
12
1.1
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11
0.9
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11
0.7
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11
0.5
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10
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10
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NNW
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1.1
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5
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5
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WNW
7
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6
0.8
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6
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
27
12
5
5
103
277
182
108
49
29
55
52
68
35
37
91
83
47
58
19
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
E
30
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30
ESE
15
E
15
E
20
NE
25
NNE
30
N
30
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
30
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WNW
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WNW
15
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15
NW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:27PM2.81m
00:36AM2.99m
1:05PM2.66m
1:19AM2.72m
1:48PM2.49m
2:11AM2.47m
2:43PM2.34m
3:19AM2.27m
3:56PM2.23m
4:43AM2.17m
5:20PM2.24m
6:08AM2.21m
6:35PM2.37m
Low Tide
6:26PM0.43m
6:55AM0.42m
7:06PM0.66m
7:33AM0.73m
7:49PM0.90m
8:17AM1.02m
8:45PM1.13m
9:20AM1.25m
10:15PM1.28m
11:05AM1.34m
00:04AM1.22m
12:32PM1.23m
1:09AM1.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Tang Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tang Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tang Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tang Head 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 (Tang Head) 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 Tang Head 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 Tang Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 17 km (11 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 26 km (16 miles) away and Kirkwall, 40 km (25 miles) away.

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