Tang Head surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 28 Feb 2026 GMT
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Tang Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tang Head sea temperature is
6.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tang Head this week:

The surf forecast for Tang Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) 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 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 1st Mar)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 7th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 7th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
1
0
1
2
0
3
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
W
1
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
1.3
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
W
1
WNW
1.8
W
1.7
W
2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)13131312111213121111119111413141315141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2345138410945033072664702871633961908779413105411451339275717751057619
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
45
SSE
20
SW
25
WSW
20
NNW
5
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
40
SE
30
S
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:58PM
2.66
7:03AM
2.95
7:46PM
2.83
7:47AM
3.17
8:25PM
2.96
8:25AM
3.32
8:59PM
3.03
9:00AM
3.39
9:31PM
3.06
9:33AM
3.37
10:01PM
3.04
10:06AM
3.27
10:30PM
2.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:34PM
0.49
12:53AM
0.65
1:24PM
0.19
1:37AM
0.42
2:07PM
-0.04
2:17AM
0.25
2:45PM
-0.17
2:54AM
0.15
3:21PM
-0.20
3:29AM
0.12
3:54PM
-0.12
4:02AM
0.16
4:26PM
0.05
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise7:13--7:09--7:07--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--
Sunset-5:38--5:40--5:43--5:45--5:47--5:51--5:52-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
----1----------------
Temp. °C6656899975556688989107
Feels °C (?)21-2-110433200113142134
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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 12 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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